By: Dr Silke Bollmohr The use of herbicides and pesticides in developing countries, mostly as a perennial and annual weeds control measure, is widespread. The most heavily used herbicide is glyphosate because it requires less field preparation and fewer expenses linked to farm m…

Agriculture has been Africa’s economic mainstay since the end of colonial rule. It is also the engine that drives economic growth in most African countries. All African governments stand to benefit from increased and improved agricultural production. Improving the agricultural se…