At the junction of Egypt, Libya, Chad, and Sudan, the desert hides beneath its surface a vast water reserve. This reserve is located at varying depths, sometime... Lire la suite...
John Diener is the founder of Vertical Oceans, a shrimp farming company based in Singapore.
The harmful effects of farming on natural spaces have led farmers t... Lire la suite...
Blue Carbon assists companies in their decarbonization policy. This company has recently signed forest management agreements covering 25 million hectares of Afr... Lire la suite...
According to local fishermen, fishery resources are dangerously declining along the African coasts, jeopardizing the future of artisanal fishermen. Moustapha Di... Lire la suite...
In its latest publication, the Montaigne Institute highlights the importance of investing in the agricultural sector in West Africa to bring stability and food ... Lire la suite...
Even though Kenya is not the leading producer of coffee in Africa, its government has decided to support the development of this sector, which employs over five... Lire la suite...
The Franco-Moroccan group Azura, a key player in tomato production, operates around fifty production sites, particularly in Agadir and Dakhla. To meet its envir... Lire la suite...
Despite the rise in food costs and the decline in purchasing power, the avocado market continues to experience higher demand than supply. Kenya, South Africa, I... Lire la suite...
For the past thirty years, exchanges between Africa and other continents have steadily increased. On one hand, states support African exports through incentive ... Lire la suite...
In Tigray, a region ravaged by a civil war that has claimed nearly half a million lives, the "survivors" are confronting persistent malnutrition. The phenomenon... Lire la suite...
Since late 2023, the Ghanaian government can issue licenses for the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, import, and export of this plant for therapeuti... Lire la suite...
Africa continues to suffer from a shortage of fertilizers due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and the difficulty of sourcing the raw materials necessary for the... Lire la suite...
Six Vietnamese expatriates launched the Team Africa initiative, choosing the village of Sanzala in the northern part of Angola to contribute to the local agricu... Lire la suite...
Plant diversity holds the promise of the future, with experts emphasizing its significance for the survival of various species, including our own. One-fifth of ... Lire la suite...
China's water needs are on a national scale, and to sustain its growth, it must secure its water supply, sometimes at the expense of neighboring countries. Larg... Lire la suite...
The blue economy describes activities within aquatic systems, encompassing both subsistence and commercial fishing, as well as renewable energies and blue carbo... Lire la suite...
Feeding more people by optimizing farming practices is the goal of researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.
Their work has led to the development of an e... Lire la suite...
The LaserWeeder robot eliminates weeds using technology based on robotics, lasers, and artificial intelligence. For the founder of Carbon Robotics, the company ... Lire la suite...
Farms of less than 2 hectares are predominant across the African continent. These are particularly vulnerable to climatic events and other crop damages. They co... Lire la suite...
The global supply of wheat and corn is expected to tighten. Australia, Argentina, and Brazil are selling their new harvests, which are less abundant than last y... Lire la suite...
The Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the OCP Group have collaborated to publish a report on agricultural practices in Africa.
The fourth edition of this report,... Lire la suite...
The Ministers of Agriculture from France and Italy have announced the creation of a joint expertise hub to combat the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) epidem... Lire la suite...
Africa has accumulated expertise in combating the increasing occurrences of drought. Based on experiences conducted within its AdaptAction program, the Agence F... Lire la suite...
Established in 2021, Agriculture-Livestock-Fisheries-Africa (ALFA) is a coalition of around a hundred agribusinesses aiming to foster Franco-African collaborati... Lire la suite...
West Africa is facing various political crises, primarily stemming from the economic challenges faced by rural populations, who are distant from urban opportuni... Lire la suite...
The COP 28, convened in Dubai, concluded on December 12th. States reached an agreement on carbon neutrality issues.
Agriculture, transportation, energy, and al... Lire la suite...
Land grabbing is not purely an African issue. Worldwide, arable land is gradually and discreetly acquired by large groups operating in the agri-food or cosmetic... Lire la suite...
On November 16th, the country approved the prohibition of lab-grown synthetic meat produced in laboratories from animal cells. The new legislation also rejects ... Lire la suite...
The country has just unveiled a vertical farm consisting of around twenty floors of crops operated by robots and controlled by artificial intelligence.
The pro... Lire la suite...
In a recent publication, the FAO highlighted the impact of disasters on the agricultural world and the need to organize a more sustainable and resilient global ... Lire la suite...
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Codex Alimentarius Executive Committee aims to protect consumer health. It reviews issues related to antibiotic us... Lire la suite...
Kyle Mohler has a dual background as a farmer and a scientist. His company, Insignum AgTech, aims to assist farmers in the early detection of diseases in crops.... Lire la suite...
Researchers have published promising results in the journal Nature Microbiology regarding soil fertilization with mycorrhizal fungi. They found that these fungi... Lire la suite...
The international financial institution has decided to allocate 45% of its budget to programs combating climate change in its upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025.
... Lire la suite...
(excerpt from Rural 21, November 2023/2 Issue, translated by Willagri)
Should the use of mineral fertilizers be increased in Sub-Saharan Africa? A team of Afri... Lire la suite...
Virginie Duvat, a researcher at the Coastal Environment and Societies (LIENSs), coordinates the ADAPTOM project, an inventory of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) fo... Lire la suite...
Larry Olmsted has published several best-sellers, including "Real Food, Fake Food," a book in which the journalist exposes fraud in the agri-food industry.
Thi... Lire la suite...
The current global wheat campaign is expected to experience a slight decrease, reaching around 782 million tonnes according to the latest World Agricultural Sup... Lire la suite...
Within the University of Berkeley in California, researchers from the Morphing Matter Lab have developed the Erodium Copy robot, whose composition, structure, a... Lire la suite...
The wholesale market is a crucial link in the agri-food chain. It serves as a connection between the agricultural production sector and the supply of food pro... Lire la suite...
During the land reclamation campaign organized in the 2020s by President Mugabe, around 4,000 white farmers were expelled in favor of locals. The majority of th... Lire la suite...
Soil Capital is a European program that aims to support the development of soil conservation practices (reduced tillage, cover crop usage, extended rotations, e... Lire la suite...
The natural climate phenomenon El Niño corresponds to a warming of Pacific temperatures, particularly along the Peruvian and Ecuadorian ... Lire la suite...
After raising 100 million euros in funding, the biotechnology giant continues its development in the insect protein industry.
In the Ar... Lire la suite...
Food, water, climate, land management... Numerous issues to address for states aiming to transition towards more resilient and sovereign economic and environmen... Lire la suite...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) are joining forces to support African agriculture. This sector signifi... Lire la suite...
In collaboration with ICL Food Specialties, Plantible Foods has developed a new chemical binder for use in the production of alternative meats.
Using water len... Lire la suite...
Livestock (meat or fish) helps meet the need for vitamin B12, but it is also accused of contributing to global warming.
Scientists from the John Innes Centre a... Lire la suite...
More than 30 million small African farms account for two-thirds of the continent's production. These small-scale farmers face various uncertainties, often findi... Lire la suite...
The French studio Gamabilis specializes in creating impact games to raise awareness among the public about various issues in our society, including:
- Health
... Lire la suite...
Some agricultural regions are turning into deserts, while others, still arid, could become fertile with rising temperatures. This is the case in the Canadian Fa... Lire la suite...
The Director of the Africa Initiative and Associate Dean of Strategy at the College o Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Lavl6P, Dr. Rachid Serraj has be... Lire la suite...
The Conference of the Parties, or the Conference of the Signatory States, is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Clim... Lire la suite...
In nature, certain molecules interact, allowing living organisms to produce their light, such as fireflies, algae, and jellyfish. Taking inspiration from this, ... Lire la suite...
Researchers have determined that earthworms contribute approximately 6.5% to cereal production (corn, wheat, barley) and about 2.3% to l... Lire la suite...
When experts discuss climate change, we often think about rising air or ocean temperatures, but scientists have noted that soil temperatures are also on the ris... Lire la suite...
Cases of hemorrhagic disease have tripled in recent weeks across French territory. The culprit? A virus transmitted by midges, which particularly affects cattle... Lire la suite...
This tuber, mainly cultivated by women in West Africa, is consumed roasted or processed into flour for preparing infant porridge.
The cultivation of this crop ... Lire la suite...
Americans, heavy meat consumers, support industrial and intensive livestock farming practices that are often at odds with animal welfare and environmental susta... Lire la suite...
The French Institute for Research and Development (IRD) collaborated with Senegalese teams to better understand the interactions between soil bacteria and legum... Lire la suite...
Since 2019, aerial pesticide spraying has been prohibited in the state of Ceara, in the northeast of the country. Critics of this practice would like to see a n... Lire la suite...
French scientific institutes collaborated with Yunnan Agricultural University in China to assess the impact of planting different crop varieties together on the... Lire la suite...
Scientists from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) collaborated with their counterparts from the Institute for Research and Development (IRD) in Montpe... Lire la suite...
Recent research conducted by a team from the French Institute for Horticultural Research and Seeds (IRHS) has revealed a connection between seed weight and thei... Lire la suite...
Because livestock farming represents a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, FAO recently brought together various stakeholders (farmers, indigenous c... Lire la suite...
File 1
From Food Insecurity to Food Sovereignty
After taking stock of African agriculture, Pierre Jacquemot draws inspiration from agroecology practices... Lire la suite...
Rabat hosted the second African Youth Biodiversity Summit organized by the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, its local representation MYBN, the African Wildlif... Lire la suite...
The fusion of technology and agriculture presents an opportunity to enhance agricultural productivity to meet food demands. Farmers are already using various di... Lire la suite...
While the African continent is responsible for only 3% of carbon emissions, it accounts for 16% of methane emissions, another gas contributing to ... Lire la suite...
Famine is an ongoing threat in Africa, severely impacting populations due to multiple factors. They face numerous challenges to their food security, ranging fro... Lire la suite...
Despite rising olive oil prices due to decreased production, Tunisia has seen a surge in its exports, up by 54% in the last season compared to the previous one.... Lire la suite...
In response to the increasing intensity of droughts in the Sahel and their negative impacts on food production systems, a group of scientists has proposed model... Lire la suite...
During earthquakes like the one that struck Morocco on September 8th, the terrain undergoes changes due to the Earth's movements. Among these alterations, inhab... Lire la suite...
Kenyan investment fund Catalyst has raised $8.6 million, which it plans to use to support 40 innovative startups in the fight against climate change.
This fund... Lire la suite...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized financial institution supporting the development of rural populations, has just releas... Lire la suite...
African delegations, present at the first African Climate Summit, expressed their desire to have a stronger influence on the global strategy for energy transiti... Lire la suite...
As part of the PAVIE project, the African Development Bank is supporting women and youth in the agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, and crafts sectors. Anouar Ou... Lire la suite...
Two institutions, Rawbank and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), are helping African women farmers sustain their farms through various initiatives. One of these ... Lire la suite...
Domestic production accounts for only a quarter of consumption, with nearly 1 million tons produced in West Africa. Competition arises from the import of cheape... Lire la suite...
In the 2023-2024 season, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) estimates that the world will produce 663 million tonnes of oilseeds. However, despi... Lire la suite...
The production of olive oil requires substantial amounts of water, which unfortunately are increasingly scarce due to climate change.
This shortage, coupled wi... Lire la suite...
Despite a nearly 7% price contraction, sugar prices are expected to remain stable or even experience a slight increase due to an anticipated decrease in product... Lire la suite...
Despite a price drop last June, the prices of nitrogen fertilizers are on the rise due to limited supply.
Southeast Asia and North Africa have less availabilit... Lire la suite...
The 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 9th to 15th.
On this occa... Lire la suite...
The effects of water scarcity are worsening in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as projections indicate increasing demand over the next quarter-ce... Lire la suite...
The British startup Brilliant Planet occupies 6,000 hectares in the Moroccan desert to conduct carbon capture studies. The experiment involves b... Lire la suite...
Abdullah Al Mahmud, an agronomist specializing in plant production, emphasizes the importance of choosing inputs suitable for hydroponic cultivation.
These spe... Lire la suite...
Scientists have discovered a connection between birdsong and plant growth. Within the same ecosystem, there is an interaction between fauna and fl... Lire la suite...
Climate change continues to reshape our ecosystems. A study published in the journal Global Change Biology has shown that between 2000 and 2010, 70% of high-alt... Lire la suite...
Just like fertilizers, irrigation aims to improve crop yields, mitigate drought, or satisfy water-intensive crops like corn or cotton. With the agricultural sec... Lire la suite...
Beyond Meat is among the pioneers of plant-based steak.
The value of its stock has experienced a significant decline in recent months, with a drop of over 14% ... Lire la suite...
Climate change jeopardizes water reserves. The shared and equitable management of this resource ensures food production in the poorest areas.
Houssine, a Tunis... Lire la suite...
Mexican beekeepers are witnessing a high death rate in their beehives, which they attribute to the country's agro-industrial activities. Around a hu... Lire la suite...
The authors of the article "Measuring Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture: Innovations and Evidence" have reviewed empowerment practices, the innovations they re... Lire la suite...
Every year, the city of Cape Town in South Africa rewards innovative startups in the field of green economy.
This year, the two startups BAOM Eco Solutions and... Lire la suite...
Last July, the Indian government banned rice exports to meet its domestic demand in terms of both volume and price.
This initiative has a significant impact as... Lire la suite...
Already affected by the rise in cereal prices, Africa is also impacted by the non-renewal of the cereal trade agreement allowing the export of Ukrainian wheat v... Lire la suite...
The organization Land Core is launching soil health promotion programs to transform soil quality into a valuable asset within the farming community. Its aim is ... Lire la suite...
Climate change, consumption patterns, new food sources, urban agriculture, and biotechnologies are all elements to consider in future strategies for restructuri... Lire la suite...
Genetic modifications of plants aim to enhance climate and disease resistance, but they can also introduce new nutritional characteristics to harvested fruits.
... Lire la suite...
Subscribe to Willagri Newsletter
Understanding agricultural challenges
Nous utilisons des cookies pour vous garantir la meilleure expérience sur notre site. Si vous continuez à utiliser ce dernier, nous considérerons que vous acceptez l'utilisation des cookies.Ok