by Administrator | Jun 4, 2024 | Africa, Beans
By Napoleon Kajunju, Rachel Kayange, Jean Claude Rubyogo, and Edited by Esther Nzuki In the face of adversity—civil strife and volcanic eruptions —smallholder farmers show incredible perseverance in continuing to sow and harvest. Such is the case of a group of women...
by Administrator | May 28, 2024 | Africa
By Napoleon Kajunju, Lydie Mulonda, Jean Claude Rubyogo, and Edited by Esther Nzuki In September 2023, Solidarité des Femmes pour le Développement Intégral (SOFEDI), a women-led organization in South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), boldly...
by Administrator | May 21, 2024 | Africa, Beans, KALRO, Kenya
By Esther Nzuki, Edith Mutui, Jean Claude Rubyogo According to the 2023 Outcome Impact Case Report, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has facilitated the release of over 650 new bean varieties, in 31 African countries, which have reached more than 42.7...
by Owen Kimani | Feb 8, 2024 | Africa
By Esther Nzuki Collaboration is a key driver of overall success and innovation: Doreen Lorenzo. Studies have shown that Africa is making significant strides in promoting gender equality and policies across different sectors including Agriculture. By closing the...
by Owen Kimani | Feb 7, 2024 | Africa
Authors: Atupokile Mwakatwila and Justus Ochieng Challenges facing smallholder farmers and traders in Africa are diverse, with varietal turnover rates of open-pollinated varieties (OPVs) such as groundnuts, common bean and Sorghum often proving inadequate to meet the...
by Owen Kimani | Dec 31, 2023 | Africa
By Yohane Chideya, Justice Munthali and Mwiinga Mulube Malnutrition is a major burden on the Zambian health care system and contributes to compromised human capital. The challenge is a manifestation of multiple causes, such as inadequate food intake, inadequate...
