Computer Science for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato.
August 24, 2023
Tag: agriculture
STI for Food Security in Africa
In Africa, food systems transformation is required to ensure adequate incomes for producers and enable access to affordable, healthy diets.
August 24, 2023
Africa Agri Tech 2023 Links Agriculture, Science and Technology
The much-anticipated Africa Agri Tech conference took place at the Sun Arena in Pretoria from 14 to 16 March 2023. The three-day event focused on biotechnology in agriculture.
July 21, 2023
Challenges and Opportunities for Farming in Senegal
Despite adverse production conditions, Senegal’s agriculture sector is an essential employer. Janine Ryan looks at some of the major commodities produced in this West African country.
July 20, 2023
Agriculture in Gambia: Tips for Success
Agriculture is the backbone of the Gambian economy, providing employment for over 70% of the population.
July 10, 2023
West Africa Has Potential to Strengthen Its Agricultural Sector
Boosting productivity, fostering competitiveness and ensuring that small-scale farmers have greater access to markets are key to West Africa realizing its full agricultural potential
July 6, 2023
First Person: Passion to Feed a Healthier Gambia
At only 24 years of age, Alhadgie Faal has built a successful small business, by turning family land in Kanuma into a sizable plot, where he grows fruit and vegetables to sell to restaurants and hotels
May 25, 2023
Here Are the 5 Most Produced Cash Crops in Africa
Cash crops, such as coffee or rice, are crops that are planted for the purpose of selling on the market or for export to make a profit
May 24, 2023
Advancing Gambia’s Agriculture Sector with Industry 4.0 & AI
The Gambia is a small country in West Africa with a population of just over 2 million people. The country’s economy is heavily reliant on
May 14, 2023