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Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African swine fever

An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of the virus...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2025

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Scientists urge accurate communication to defend bio-innovations in Africa

As Africa battles converging crises of food insecurity, climate change, and disease outbreaks, scientists and policymakers are warning that misinformation and disinformation have become...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2025

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First-ever inclusive colloquium explores South Africa’s pesticide policy reform

In a landmark moment for agricultural reform and environmental justice, the National Department of Agriculture convened a historic Colloquium on Pesticide Policy Framework last...

Michael Simire - August 26, 2025

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New potato varieties will help to battle major pest in Kenya

Scientists from The James Hutton Institute in Dundee, Scotland, have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya's National...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2025

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Nigerian scientist’s global breakthrough in biotechnology

No doubt, Nigerian scientists are making global contributions in various fields of science and technology. They have particularly excelled in areas like biotechnology, space research,...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2025

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Stakeholders move to tackle climate risks in agriculture

Stakeholders on Thursday, August 21, 2025, converged on Abuja to develop skills to tackle climate change and its impact on agricultural growth in West...

Michael Simire - August 21, 2025

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Drought drives surge in soybean cultivation across Germany

German farmers are increasingly planting soybeans in response to recurring droughts, with cultivation expanding by nearly 157 per cent from 2016 to 2024, the...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2025

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Protecting harvests from hidden threats: A decade of NemAfrica’s work for farmers

Nematologist and co-lead of NemAfrica at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Danny Coyne, shares reflections on the work of NemAfrica, which...

Michael Simire - August 18, 2025

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