By using solar-powered cold rooms to store crops, farmers in parts of Africa are reducing postharvest spoilage and earning ...

As the effects of climate change continue to pose significant threats to food security worldwide, the scientific community is turning to innovative solutions. One such solution lies in gene-edited ...

In Lagos, Nigeria, where the hum of the city mingles with the aroma of freshly baked bread, Chef Juliet Aigbe, known affectionally as “Chef Juls,” slides a grain-free wedding cake into a large ...

The path to transforming agriculture is clear; the challenge is getting leaders to appreciate the value of agri-prosperity.

Africa faces significant challenges in food security, which are compounded by rapid population growth. The situation is expected to worsen without effective interventions. One of the key obstacles to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Agriculture remains a backbone of the African economy, contributing up to 70% of household income in rural areas. Yet crop yields across Africa are rising at a slower rate than the global average.

The species of bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis produces proteins that some caterpillars find toxic. Insert the underlying genes into a maize plant, and creepy-crawlies will be poisoned by their lunch.

An African eggplant with nutrient-packed leaves, a hardy groundnut from Benin and varieties of okra, yam, pearl millet and sorghum from Nigeria, were just a few of thousands of treasures deposited in ...

Raised in a single parent household, Enoch Achigan-Dako grew up in Benin watching his mother sell fruit and vegetables at her stall. One of her staple products was egusi melon, which is cultivated in ...

Throughout a vast swath of western tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola, dika is a part of the diet. In the southwestern corner of its range, from Nigeria to Angola, the fruits are eaten. However, ...