For many decades, it has been perceived that the solution to food insecurity in Africa is increased agricultural productivity.

Regional climate experts drawn from all 16 SADC member states are expected to hold a virtual meeting from August 16-31 to generate and develop a consensus outlook for the coming rainy season within the region.

A French government forecast shows the 2021 wine harvest could be the smallest vintage for at least 50 years.

AfDB says that modern agriculture, driven by technologies such as drought resilience, crop protection and yield enhancement, can also contribute substantially to employment and wealth creation as well as to the improvement of health and nutrition on the continent.

The generation of quality jobs as part of regional and national economic growth and development process is central to ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth.

Palm oil is everywhere today: in food, soap, lipstick, even newspaper ink. It's been called the world's most hated crop because of its association with deforestation in Southeast Asia. But despite boycott campaigns, the world uses more palm oil than any other vegetable oil - over 73 million tons in 2020.