By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to...
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By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to a joint report released this week by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the US National Drought Mitigation Center. The study, which analyzed climate trends across sub-Saharan Africa, warns that prolonged dry spells could severely impact Botswana’s agricultural sector, which employs over 30% of the population. Local farmers are already reporting reduced harvests and shrinking water supplies. “We’ve seen maize yields drop by nearly 40% in the past two seasons,” said Thabo Motsumi, a farmer in […]
By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to...
By Brandon Moss Across sub-Saharan Africa, women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce, yet they remain disproportionately excluded from...
By Brandon Moss Garissa County, once synonymous with drought and food insecurity, is now emerging as a model for solar-powered agriculture. Inspired...
Lusaka, Zambia/Brandon Moss Agriculture is more than just a livelihood in Africa—it’s the backbone of the continent’s economy. With nearly 70%...
By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe is setting its sights on a dramatic agricultural turnaround. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural...
Africa holds immense promise in agriculture, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and a youthful population eager to contribute....
By Brandon Moss Namibia is making a bold bet on citrus. With rising demand for oranges, lemons, and grapefruit across southern Africa and the Middle...
By Brandon Moss The Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 opened this week in Dakar, Senegal, with a strong focus on youth leadership and innovation in...
By Brandon Moss The Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 opened this week in Dakar, Senegal, with a strong focus on youth leadership and innovation in...
Galileo Resources announced the start of a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program on its copper exploration license PL253 in Botswana. The company...