Clemson University scientists have secured a $1.2 million Gates Foundation grant to develop innovative hydroponic technology ...

The need for sustainable agricultural practices has gained unprecedented attention recently. As global populations rise and environmental concerns become more pressing, the farm sector is ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 7, 2024) Organic banana production is significantly more conducive to microbial decomposition than its chemical-intensive counterparts in the Caribbean nation of ...

Artificial intelligence is helping businesses in multiple industries streamline processes, make better decisions, boost productivity and more. But there’s no industry in which AI’s capabilities could ...

Government investments have helped boost the local banana industry as the Philippines returned as the second-largest global ...

Caroline Oteino and Victor Alai, Agriculture Extension students at Friends College Kaimosi showcasing their Mbolea Dawa innovation. [Brian Kisanji, Standard] With the planting season underway, the ...

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development PS Susan Mang’eni is taken through a tutorial on banana fibre weaving by Angela Wanza from Kyamama Self Help Group in Kitui /AGATHA NGOTHO. For ...

A stroll around the Imenti area in Meru reveals swathes of lush green farms where banana plantations are flourishing alongside the region’s traditional crop, miraa (khat). As farmers increasingly ...

The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter, the Department of Agriculture said ...

African banana exports rose 5% to 753,000 tonnes in 2025, according to FAO estimates. Ghana recorded the fastest growth, increasing exports 27.72% to 129,000 tonnes. Cameroon saw exports fall 4% to ...