For decades, the conversation around African agriculture has largely revolved around one question: how much food can the continent produce? But as Africa’s population grows, cities expand and climate pressures intensify, that question is becoming too narrow. The bigger question is no longer simply how much Africa can grow, but how much economic value it […]
Yacon Apple: The Plant That Is Changing Lives The unusual root crop attracting attention from farmers, food innovators and consumers looking for something different. There is a plant that can easily be overlooked when you first see it growing in a field. Its broad green leaves do not immediately reveal what is happening beneath the […]
Herbs Kenyan Farmers Can Consider: A Practical Guide to Herbal Farming Kenya’s agricultural landscape is changing. Farmers are increasingly looking beyond traditional crops and exploring herbs, medicinal plants, and high-value horticultural products that can serve growing local and regional markets. But herbal farming is not simply about planting a few herbs and waiting for a […]
From Farm to Market: Why Market Access Matters to Farmers Farming starts on the farm, but the opportunity does not end there. A farmer can produce healthy vegetables, raise quality livestock, keep productive poultry, or harvest a good crop, but there is still one important question: Who is going to buy it? That is where […]