During this season of unrelenting rains, the traditional method of maize drying by spreading the grains on a polythene sheet to dry under the sun is not sustainable. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard] As days go ...

“Maize processing industries reject some produce due to aflatoxin. Over 15 per cent of maize can be affected, while around 40 per cent of tomatoes can be wasted due to a lack of cooling and storage ...

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire ...