Kenya: Shortage Fears Loom as Supply of Cheap Maize Flour Dwindles

Maize Flour

Reduced supply of subsidised maize flour has hit supermarkets days to the end of the subsidy scheme, raising fears of shortages.

Kenya: 17 Counties Set to Revive Pyrethrum Farming

Pyrethrum Farming

Seventeen pyrethrum growing counties are working on forming an economic bloc in an effort to revive the collapsed industry.

How to Fight Food Waste With Food Waste

Food Waste

* Apeel Sciences uses what might otherwise be trash to make a second skin for fragile fruit and vegetable products.

As much of the country remains in the grip of a wicked spell of early winter courtesy of a polar vortex, the bounty of farmers market season sure can feel a long way off right about now. But thanks to one emerging food-tech start-up, we may one day soon be enjoying far fresher produce year-round—and the solution is all-natural.

Sudan: Completion of Preparations for Hosting National Animal Resources' Conference in Next January

Livestock

The Minister of Animal Resources Bishara Juma Aru has affirmed completion of all preparations for hosting the National Conference on Animal Resources in next January under the patronage of the First Vice President of the Republic and National Prime Minister with the participation of regional and international bodies as well as private sector to shed light on the economic, social and political importance of animal resources.

Sudan: First Vice President Launches Harvest and Grinding Season of Sugar Cane At Sennar and Al-Junaid Factories

First Vice President of Republic and National Prime Minister Bakri Hassan Saleh

First Vice President of Republic and National Prime Minister Bakri Hassan Saleh inaugurated Wednesday the beginning of the harvest and milling of sugar cane for the production season 2018 -2017 at Sennar and Al-Junaid factories.

Zimbabwe: Govt, WFP Commits to Ending Hunger in Zim

livestock

Government and the World Food Program  unveiled District profiles aimed at identifying root causes of hunger and food insecurity in the country.

Scientists Discover How Farmers Can Fight Pests With Crops

Discover How Farmers Can Fight Pests With Crops

A new study shows that varying the nutrient levels in a monoculture can reduce the need for pesticides.

Bakers, Caterers demand legislation for global efficiency

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·       COMAFAS asks for cassava initiative to reduce wheat import

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), during a one-day capacity building sponsored by Crown Flour Mills has demanded the need for an operational act that would enhance global professionalism practices of its members just as the Community Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (COMAFAS) requested for the revival of cassava bread initiative so as to reduce wheat flour import and high prices occasioned by dealers.

Remembering Gus Schumacher: Farm Hero and Food Justice Advocate

farmers

Advocate, consultant, and farm hero Gus Schumacher passed away on September 24, 2017, of a heart attack at the age of 77. His long career began with helping out on the family farm in Lexington, Massachusettes. After serving in the government for many years, he later co-founded his own nonprofit called Wholesome Wave. Throughout all, he promoted food justice.

Taking Back Ownership of Our Crop Genetic Resources

Crop Genetic Resources

We Americans value the freedom to do what we want with our property. These days, our freedom of action in regard to what we own is increasingly being eroded and constrained by the expansion of corporate power and the evolving legal dimensions of ownership.