latest news West and Central Africa – Coastal and Humid Regions
The First Tomato Hybrids “made in West Africa”
Although tomato production in Ghana has intensified in recent years, well adapted locally bred disease resistant and heat tolerant tomato varieties are required to satisfy the demand for fresh market and processing tomato.
SAFEVEG on the right track
Reviewing progress to date with partners on the project to strengthen vegetable and seed supply systems in West Africa.
Burkina Faso begins the journey toward SAFEVEG
Healthy, locally produced vegetables will soon be part of markets and meals in the West African country.
Proof is in the field
Tomato varieties put to the test to select the best for Nigeria’s farmers.
A young man’s vision
Plants are the inspiration and income the motivation for a young Ghanaian graduate to take up farming as a career.
AfricaRISING on the upswing
A tour of project sites reveals encouraging progress and ongoing challenges.
New commodities for Cameroon
When cocoa falters, vegetable crops can provide a stable food supply and increase income.