Pesticides have been detected in flowers not targeted with the chemicals that could be an additional, underestimated threat to pollinators according to new findings by Trinity and DCU, published in the Science of the Total Environment. “This is the first ...
This female two-coloured mason bee may look like she’s trying out for the Quidditch team (she’d make a great BEE-ter), but she is actually busy collecting grass stalks to build her nest. The tiny insect was filmed by the crew ...
According to reports, Kano tomato farmers lose over N1.5 billion due to tomato pests. Over N1.5 billion (€3 mln) worth of tomato farms is said to have been destroyed by the recent attack of the tomato pest that is known ...
South African Black citrus farmers have been held back by EU protectionism, President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the Belgian King Philippe. South Africa’s citrus trade with the EU is currently held back by “protectionism”, President Cyril Ramaphosa told a recent ...
The global bell pepper market had been marked by weather challenges earlier in the season, causing lower availability and higher prices, particularly in European countries. In Germany, the supply of bell peppers has now increased again, mainly from Spain, Turkey, ...
Barack Obama — At 61, Obamas’ new mansion is far from what you’d expect. Let’s take a look at it now. Shortly after leaving the White House, the Obamas purchased a beautiful brick house in DC’s posh Kalorama district. This ...
Adapting to climate change — African farmers share their stories of building resilience in the face of climate challenges. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than half of the population works in agriculture. Most of those farmers grow food on small farms ...
Charcoal production and onward consumption as cooking fuel are widespread in Africa with the situation very common in East and West Africa. We look at what other countries are doing to reduce the use of charcoal in their backyards and ...
The global avocado market is seeing various developments, as large volumes of the fruit are expected to arrive in the Netherlands from countries such as Peru, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Colombia. The quality of Kenyan avocados has significantly improved, ...
UK Honey — Adulteration of honey with cheap sugar syrup has been exposed in a new investigation by the European Commission, which found 46% of sampled products were suspected to be fraudulent. Ten honey samples from the UK all failed ...
Nigerian actress who has become a politician, Funke Akindele, has finally spoken after losing the Gubernatorial elections held recently in Nigeria. The actress, who was the running mate to the PDP Governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, lost the elections to ...
African logistics have struggled to cater to the country’s growing population and dynamic private sector for far too long. New research suggests that is about to change — and the benefits for the continent’s wider economy could be transformative. That ...