Tanzania is on the verge of a horticultural boom, with six key crops identified as the “green gold” that could transform the sector and boost […]
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KENYA: Coffee Farmers Threaten Boycott Over Controversial DSS Payments
Coffee farmers across Kenya are threatening to withdraw from the National Coffee Exchange over growing frustrations with the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS) — a […]
Uganda Faces Looming Maize Shortage as Bad Weather Hits Harvests
Uganda is staring at a serious maize shortage due to unfavorable weather conditions that have disrupted harvesting in key maize-producing areas. This looming crisis is […]
East African Community Steps Up Support for Horticulture Sector Growth
The East African Community (EAC) is increasing efforts to boost the horticulture sector, aiming to strengthen food security, create jobs, and improve trade across the […]
New Pest Species Threaten Uganda’s Food Security
Uganda is facing an alarming rise in the number of new pest species, with over 9,000 pests now threatening the country’s food security. The increase […]
President Museveni Advises Small Farmers: Avoid Tea Farming Unless You Have Big Land
President Yoweri Museveni has warned small-scale farmers against planting tea, saying the crop needs a lot of land and resources to make good money. The […]
Over 600 Women’s Groups to Benefit from Uganda’s Green Transformation Project
More than 600 women’s groups in Uganda are set to benefit from the Green Transformation Project, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability while creating […]
Kenya and Iran Set 60-Day Deadline to Restore Tea Trade amid Scandal and Reform
Kenya and Iran have agreed to a 60-day timeline for lifting Iran’s ban on Kenyan tea exports, following a disruption caused by trade malpractice involving […]
Egusi in Orbit: Nigerian Scientists Celebrate First West African Food Sent to Space
As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to return to Earth after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Nigerian scientists are […]
Potatoes and Tomatoes: Scientists Uncover Surprising Origins of a Global Superfood
The potato, one of the world’s most important food crops, has long had a mysterious history until now. Scientists have finally discovered how the potato […]