In July 2017 the AgShare.Today team worked with scientists from the Cassava Diagnostics Project (CDP) in Kenya to visualise data collected in CDP’s field surveys. The visuals produced will guide…
Year: 2017
Employing digital technology in field data collection: success in Northern Nigeria
The Cassava Viruses in Northern Nigeria Project is assessing the severity and incidence of diseases affecting cassava in the region. In its fieldwork this year, the team has rolled out…
The Ndunguru Award for Female Agricultural Researchers
Award-winning scientist Dr Joseph Ndunguru has dedicated his career to the advancement of agricultural science in Africa. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and scientific reports, whilst also…
First molecular biology lab in Northern Nigeria now open
In May 2017 two AgShare.Today team members witnessed the official opening of the Molecular Biology Lab at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). This is the first…
Tanzania’s banana parasite problem: Promising research from Dr Nessie Luambano’s team
A major threat to small-scale banana production in Tanzania is the damage to crops by nematodes, parasites which inhabit the soil and invade plant roots. The damage they cause weakens…
Four WAVE students successfully defend their MSc theses
The start of 2017 brings good news to the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) team as four of its students successfully defend their Masters theses. N’guessan Beugre, William Amoakon, Mariam…