Panel unpacks what is necessary to increase Africa’s agricultural productivity
Given Africa’s rapidly growing population, demand for food is set to escalate dramatically in the medium term, creating new growth…
How research, collaboration are contributing to food security in Africa
Professor of Plant Breeding Maryke Labuschagne is working with a group of more than 20 African PhD students and postdoctoral…
Feeding Africa from Africa: Smallholder farmers to leverage on AfCFTA
Senamiso Ndlovu, 32, is a smallholder farmer with big food production dreams. The seed of her farming ambitions is the…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concern immediately arose that sub-Saharan Africa faced a potential worsening in food insecurity. The concerns…
Why healthy food and its local production should be part of the Covid-19 response
When a pandemic hits, questions that immediately arise include what impact there will be on public health, the economy and…
