latest news Eastern and Southern Africa
Tomato grafting in Ethiopia
With just a bit of bicycle tubing or a little clip, farmers can produce vigorous seedlings to grow new business opportunities.
Seed takes center stage
The Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) annual workshop is the public/private platform for collaboration to ensure Africa’s vegetable producers get the seed they need.
Do home gardens increase vegetable consumption in Africa?
Analysis of the impact of home gardens in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya shows the importance of carefully identifying local barriers to growing and eating vegetables at home.
Seeding priority
Two studies by the World Vegetable Center examine the production factors, laws, regulations, and policies that affect the vegetable seed sector in Africa.
Mutual accountability
Closer cooperation among the government and partners in Tanzania's vegetable research and development value chain will ultimately benefit both consumers and communities.
Vegetable innovations key to unlocking potential of women farmers
In Tanzania, exposure to best farming practices opens new opportunities for enterprising farmer Pendael Paulo.
WorldVeg signs host agreement with Eswatini
The arrangement will focus on high-quality seed of selected climate-resilient and nutritious African vegetables and establish school and home gardens to diversify food consumption while strengthening the national school-feeding program.
Ethiopia regenerates agriculture with vegetables
Using regenerative agricultural practices, the new Veggies 4 Planet & People project will engage women and youth in business activities to improve their incomes, the health of their communities, and the environment.