latest news West and Central Africa – Dry Regions
Breaking Benin’s vegetable bottlenecks: Water, skills and farmer networks drive five-fold growth
– 08 May 2026 –
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Promoting safe vegetables in Mali: Origin labelling builds consumer trust
– 29 April 2026 –
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So-lar, so good:
“Lifechanging” solar dryers support pepper and tomato farmers in northern Nigeria
– 28 April 2026 […]
Outsmarting bacterial wilt in Africa:
Tomato and pepper breeders declare war on persistent pathogen
– 15 January […]
Building Resilient Okra for Africa’s Future:
A Farmer-Centered, Market-Driven Breeding Initiative
– 06 November 2025 –
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Tackling the crisis of neglect:
Scientists call for urgent action on traditional African vegetables
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Africa Food Prize recognises champion of traditional vegetables
Renowned Kenyan scientist and long-term WorldVeg partner Professor Mary […]
Warriors of waste:
New guide to boosting vegetable production – with the help of the black soldier fly
Strengthening vegetable seed systems:
Africa-wide consortium showcases exclusive new breeding lines
Breakthroughs in climate-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant […]
Slime, fiber, and healthier diets:
How okra and amaranth are driving opportunities in West Africa
Okra […]