Agriculture & Food Security

The five year plan aims to create more than two million jobs, raise farm incomes and increase investment in Kenya’s food system.

The move gives Moroccan fertilizer exporters short term relief while the U.S. reviews its trade measures.

The new council will guide seed policy, improve certification and support Ghana’s plan to reduce reliance on imported seeds.

Scientists found that a single rice gene can protect plants from drought while helping them maintain healthy growth, leading to much higher yields in field trials.

Advocates say traditional seed varieties can strengthen food security, cut production costs and help farmers cope with climate pressures.