Agricultural workers and agrifood systems are on the frontlines of climate change, as extreme heat events increasingly threaten the livelihoods, health, and labor productivity of over a billion people worldwide. But beyond being a seasonal hazard, extreme heat is…
Technological advancements and innovations have significantly transformed the floriculture industry in Kenya. Farmers are adopting smart floriculture practices with traceability solutions to automate operations from the greenhouse to the vase. Krystal Scanning and Mobility Group Limited is a tech…
Kenya’s floriculture industry is confronting one of its most significant external shocks in recent years, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts critical air cargo corridors, inflates freight costs, and destabilises export markets. What began as a…
Seed companies play a crucial role in the sustainable growth of Kenya’s horticulture industry. Beyond providing seeds for vegetables, flowers, and herbs, they must be innovative, farmer-centered, and responsive to the realities of changing climates, evolving pests, and shifting…
In mid-February 2026, Tanzania took significant steps towards implementing its ambitious 2050 Master Plan for the transformation of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. Held on February 12 in Singida Region, the key consultative meeting highlighted the government’s commitment to slashing…
In recent years, the flower industry has witnessed remarkable technological advancements aimed at boosting efficiency, elevating quality, and promoting sustainability. Innovations range from automation technologies like robotics and computerization to precision agriculture, advanced greenhouses, and controlled environment agriculture. As…
Agriculture, the heartbeat of the country’s economy and an essential industry for human survival, is under the silent threat of nematodes, a largely less-understood pest despite the significant economic losses it causes. Danny Coyne, a researcher in tropical crop…
Looking over the foliage of the trial farm, rose breeder Edward Mwaura bends down and inspects the new flower varieties. The increasingly erratic weather patterns and shifting market demand toward organic inputs have meant breeders like Edward are continuously…
It’s a landmark moment for us at Releaf Earth, but more importantly, it’s a landmark moment for Nigeria and the continent
Alliance of Bioversity CIAT,convened private sector, researchers, government, to examine how climate change, food loss, and weak market links
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