Field Crops
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Tanzania’s organic cotton gaining international recognition
Tanzania’s name has continued to shine in the global stage, with organic cotton produced in Simiyu Region gaining international recognition.…
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Inclusive maize breeding can yield better outcomes for women farmers in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, CGIAR, through CIMMYT, runs a maize breeding program to strengthen food security and livelihoods in a country where maize is…
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Mushroom farming contributes to transformation of lives in Zambia
In recent years, mushroom farming has gained traction in Zambia, offering individuals and communities sustainable source of income. Beyond boosting…
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Tobacco growers in Zimbabwe encouraged to focus on quality
Predicting a significant increase in global flavor-grade tobacco supply for 2025, Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is urging…
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Wheat farming drive in Ethiopia gathers pace as shortages bite
Ethiopia’s wheat output will jump 70% this year as the populous Horn of Africa nation ramps up production to shelter…
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Securing the future of farming in Zambia by implementing climate adapted farming methods
Zambia has seen impacts of climate change across the entire country in recent years. The rains come late in the…
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Unique regional status to South Africa’s rooibos tea can turn fortunes for crop
Come December, when farmers near Cape Town harvest rooibos leaves, they will become the first generation to grow and sell…
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Climate-smart cassava gets new use in Zambia
To deal with drier conditions brought by a shifting climate, farmer Pamela Nyirenda last year shifted to growing drought-hardy cassava,…
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