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Perennial rice could boost food security in Africa

by Staff Reporter

17 October 2022

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has a soft spot for eggplant due to its excellent taste and nutrition composition. BGI in collaboration with Huazhong Agricultural University, developed a hybrid eggplant-tomato plant so that it is possible for one plant to provide both eggplant and tomatoes to enhance agricultural productivity.

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Climate resilience found in African ‘orphan crops’

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Helping Kenyan farmers to weed out maize disease

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A total of 12 000 new small-holder growers have registered with the TSB and 55% of them are youths. Photo: Pixabay

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Tanzania targets young people to increase sisal yields

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According to Kenyatta, the over 650 000 smallholder tea farmers and the approximately 30% of Kenyans who work in the broader agricultural sector will have more hope as a result of the tea subsector's stronger performance this year. Photo: Pixabay

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Kenyan president wants more value added to tea exports

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Creative food production alternatives shine during crises

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Crop scientists invited to have a crack at gene editing

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Uganda fights to eliminate harmful aflatoxins in food

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Tanzania has aims to be able to provide enough rice for itself and the rest of East Africa before moving on to the continent in 2030. Photo: Supplied/Pixabay

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Tanzania sets sights on being Africa’s top rice producer

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