Of cabbages and cows: increasing agricultural yields in Africa 13 Feb 2017 Africa’s food requirements, along with its population, are growing fast. Three research programmes ask how a better understanding of viruses... Read more
Sustainable livestock production is possible 25 Sep 2013 New research advocates use of pastures with shrubs and trees as it is more sustainable, improving animal welfare and increasing biodiversity. Read more
Farming the 'long-necked thing’: moving from cows to camels 23 Sep 2013 A move from cattle herding to camel keeping among Kenyan farmers is more than an economic transition, it represents a fundamental shift in age-old... Read more
New strain of MRSA discovered 03 Jun 2011 Antibiotic resistant bacteria found in both humans and dairy cows. Read more