The African Development Bank has approved a US$ 63.24 million fund package for the implementation of a 5-year, multi-CGIAR Center project dubbed “Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa” (SARD-SC). It is a rese…
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African Development Bank green lights US$63M multi-CGIAR Center R4D initiative
The African Development Bank has approved a US$ 63.24 million fund package for the implementation of a 5-year, multi-CGIAR Center project dubbed “Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa” (SARD-SC). It is a rese…
Cameroon reaps benefits of investments in agricultural research for development
Funding for cassava research for development in Cameroon is having a positive impact with farmers recording increases in yield, fewer pests and disease pressure, improved livelihoods and more money in their pockets.
Cameroon reaps benefits of investments in agricultural research for development
Funding for cassava research for development in Cameroon is having a positive impact with farmers recording increases in yield, fewer pests and disease pressure, improved livelihoods and more money in their pockets.
Farmers on film in the fight against striga
New Agriculturist — With the widespread scaling back of agricultural extension services in Africa, those with a responsibility to deliver information to rural communities are learning to follow new channels. In West Africa, the International Crop…