Why microbes are key to solving Africa's food security crisis: Microbes are tiny microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungi that interact with soils and plants. ShutterstockAgFunder, an online investment platform, just announced its innovation award winners. Topping the list was Biome Makers, a startup company that takes advantage of the natural agricultural … [Read more...] about Why microbes are key to solving Africa’s food security crisis | The Conversation
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How understanding microbes can help farmers manage Africa’s soil crisis | The Conversation
Tens of millions of smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa have a stake in improving the health of the soil their cattle graze on. Reuters/Goran TomasevicTo harness the potential of soil microbes Africa must move quickly. As soil degrades, so too does microbial life. Understanding the microbial diversity of Africa’s soils is important for another reason as well. At … [Read more...] about How understanding microbes can help farmers manage Africa’s soil crisis | The Conversation
