We’re pleased to report that Season 2 is underway at our Mbarara Farm in Uganda! This season we have planted soya seeds at the farm through a combination of hand and machine planting, and so far, with weather predictions, we are expecting higher than average yields come harvest time. Our farm staff is making steady […]
We are thrilled to introduce one of our newest employees, George Sunga our Uganda Agronomist. George brings a longstanding career in agriculture to the World Food Bank team, as he has worked in various roles and capacities throughout the sector. Most recently, George worked as an agronomist for Livewire Ltd., where he was responsible for soil […]
Food processing is an integral component to food security. By processing certain foods, we can extend the shelf-life of these foods and reach more people in need. In addition, food processing helps to reduce post-harvest loss by making use of harvested food before it spoils. In Africa, the World Food Bank maintains a strong […]
This September, World Food Bank President Scott Brown will speak at the Royal African Society’s event “SDG Zero Hunger: Driving agricultural transformation in Africa.” This event will be held on Thursday, September 13th in London and is presented by the Dalberg Group, Uhusiano Capital, Devex, and The Africa Club at London Business School. Scott will […]
This month, we sat down with Grant Brooke, the CEO of Twiga Foods to talk about the company’s mission and model of food distribution throughout Kenya. Particularly as we are exploring challenges and opportunities in the African transportation sector this month, we wanted to highlight the great work Twiga is doing to bring efficiencies to […]
On August 1, just seven months into the calendar year, our planet passed the point at which it is able to sustainably keep up with the population’s demands for natural resources. Known as Earth Overshoot Day, this milestone prompted one of the world’s largest banks, HSBC, to issue a warning that our planet is running […]
To till or not to till? That may be the question, but the answer seems clear when we understand the benefits of no-till farming and various intercropping strategies. Traditional land management strategies in Africa yield inconsistent outcomes for farmers who manage their land through tilling methods and monocrops in comparison to farmers who are challenging […]
As a physician, Dr. Joseph Ojwang has always been ambitious around his passion for health and medicine. But after losing both of his grandparents to liver disease, he felt a different kind drive – one that was aimed at understanding exactly what was causing this complicated and ruthless disorder that had killed not just his […]
Henry Kaliisa is no stranger to tough situations. As head of AgroDynamics, Ltd., Henry’s job is to connect smallholder farmers to commodities buyers, helping farmers to find buyers for their crops, establish fair prices, and negotiate the transfer of goods once harvested. “We work on contract farming with thousands of smallholder farmers and large, commercial […]
By now, some of our readers may have noticed our frequent mention of aflatoxin in our articles. You may be wondering: what is it? Why is it such a problem in African countries and what can be done about it? Aflatoxin is a toxic substance that is produced by fungal molds that can develop in […]
