Research results demonstrate the potential of GM cowpea to enhance yields and profitability for resource-poor farmers.

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an indigenous and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has an enemy: an insect called the legume pod borer (Maruca vitrata). This pest can cause yield losses of more ...

Scientists developed a machine-learning tool that can teach itself, with minimal external guidance, to differentiate between ...

Plant breeding plays a vital role in ensuring global food security by increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality ...

Local agtech pioneers share candid insights on the sector's future, discussing everything from AI's potential to reshape the ...

The next six months will be pivotal for nine Swiss startups, which just got accepted into accelerator programs in Switzerland and the US. Supported by global industry experts and mentors, the ...