Farming in Africa - The Habari Network

African farmers in rural fields with crops, highlighting food abundance amid systemic hunger challenges.

Africa’s Hunger Crisis Is Man-Made. So Are Its Solutions.

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Across the rural communities of sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet paradox plays out each harvest season. Tomatoes blush red in the midday sun....

Indigenous cattle breed adapted to tropical climate in developing country

Opinion2 months ago

The Western Policy Elite Is Failing African and Asian Agriculture

By Balbir Singh International development organizations are pushing outdated agricultural models that ignore ground realities and perpetuate poverty. A recent high-level meeting with delegates from international...

African farmers using data-driven technology, including sensors, drones, and mobile apps, to optimize irrigation, monitor crops, and improve yields across diverse farming landscapes.

Opinion7 months ago

Africa’s Farming Revolution: Why Data, Not Guesswork, Will Feed the Continent

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Over the past three years, I have walked through greenhouses in China, olive groves in Italy, high-tech farms in the UK, and...

A vibrant African farm landscape with farmer working in a sunlit field, symbolizing the vital role of agriculture in Africa’s economy - supporting food security, employment, and sustainable development across the continent.

Opinion9 months ago

Agriculture: The Beating Heart of Africa’s Economic Future

By Des H Rikhotso Across Africa, the rhythm of life pulses through the soil. From the sun-drenched fields of Ethiopia to the fertile plains of Nigeria...

Social media and digital farming in Africa

Opinion11 months ago

How Social Media is Cultivating a New Era of Farming in Africa

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Mobile phone use across Africa is surging at an unprecedented pace. Whether in bustling urban centers or deep within rural communities –...

Opinion12 years ago

Africa: Debunking Myths Around Farming in Africa

By Mercy Karanja New technologies and ideas – from mobile phone information systems to new crop varieties – are rapidly transforming agriculture across Africa. Yet the...