Approximately two billion people worldwide suffer deficiencies in at least one essential nutrient, and these deficiencies are major contributors to increased mortality, disabilities and impaired cognitive development.
Among protozoan parasites in the genus Babesia, Babesia bigemina is endemic and widespread in the East African region while the status of the more pathogenic Babesia bovis remains unclear despite the presence of the tick vector, Rhipicephalus micropl...
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More granular knowledge on women's involvement in agriculture on how their involvement in affected climate stresses is needed to support adaptation responses.
The spread of pests is one of the largest threats, so what can farmers do to protect the health and safety of their crops?
AGRA’s Food Security Monitor provides an overview assessment of the food security outlook in AGRA focus countries in East, West and Southern Africa, taking into account the movement of prices of main food staples and government interventions that imp...
Effect of Parboiling Conditions on Zinc and Iron Retention in Biofortified and Non-Biofortified Milled Rice
The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the...
The article explores how food safety is pivotal to fight foodborne diseases and how different stakeholders such as farmers can enhance food safety. Also calling upon Governments, food processors to be intentional in ensuring food safety. This should...
Seed Alerts identify current challenges and urgent action in the Ethiopian seed sector, based on surveys and focus group discussions with various stakeholders
Seed Alerts identify current challenges and urgent action in the Nigerian seed sector, based on surveys and focus group discussions with various stakeholders
The groundnut, or peanut, has been a culturally significant crop for hundreds of years. Raw or roasted, shelled or unshelled, peanuts are used for consumption among the world’s population. Groundnuts are widely grown throughout the tropics a...