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Nov 13, 2023 | es.globalvoices.org | Goodhope Amani |Mariela Arnst

Las aflatoxinas, grupo de compuestos tóxicos que producen algunos hongos, representan una grave amenaza para los cultivos agrícolas en África Oriental. Estas toxinas están en cultivos como el maíz, los cacahuates/el maní, el algodón y los frutos secos. Los principales hongos que producen aflatoxinas son el Aspergillus flavus y el Aspergillus parasiticus, que florecen en regiones cálidas y húmedas.

Nov 2, 2023 | globalvoices.org | Goodhope Amani

Aflatoxins, a group of toxic compounds produced by certain fungi, are posing a grave threat to agricultural crops in East Africa. These toxins are commonly found on crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed and tree nuts. The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which thrive in warm and humid regions. Aflatoxin-producing fungi can contaminate crops at any stage, from crop cultivation to storage.

Nov 1, 2023 | everand.com | Goodhope Amani

Originally published on Global Voices Aflatoxins, a group of toxic compounds produced by certain fungi, are posing a grave threat to agricultural crops in East Africa. These toxins are commonly found on crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed and tree nuts. The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which thrive in warm and humid regions. Aflatoxin-producing fungi can contaminate crops at any stage, from crop cultivation to storage.

Oct 6, 2023 | globalvoices.org | Goodhope Amani

Kipera Village, situated in the Mvomero district and 25 km (16 miles) from the Morogoro region of eastern Tanzania, is renowned for its tomato farming. Tabia Omari and Rajab Hassan have been dedicated tomato growers for over 30 years. However, in recent times, a surge in diseases has compelled them to rely excessively on pesticides. This not only harms the environment but also takes a toll on the farmers’ economic stability.

Oct 5, 2023 | scribd.com | Goodhope Amani

Originally published on Global Voices Kipera Village, situated in the Mvomero district and 25 km (16 miles) from the Morogoro region of eastern Tanzania, is renowned for its tomato farming. Tabia Omari and Rajab Hassan have been dedicated tomato growers for over 30 years. However, in recent times, a surge in diseases has compelled them to rely excessively on pesticides. This not only harms the environment but also takes a toll on the farmers’ economic stability.