FoodAfrica is reducing the risk of mycotoxins in Kenya

One of seven main goals of the FoodAfrica Programme is reducing the risk of mycotoxins in Kenya. Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi. They are formed in susceptible grains such as maize and sorghum if they are handled or stored in wrong conditions. This is one of the biggest food safety problems in the world and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. In January 2013 a multi-disciplinary team from the FoodAfrica …

FoodAfrica in full gear

The FoodAfrica Programme has now been in full operation for more than one year. The Programme is firmly footed and has embarked on research activities as scheduled. The Programme aims at improving food security of local communities in totally six Western and Eastern Sub-Saharan African countries. This is a highly challenging task given the many serious constraints these countries are facing in their efforts to meet the needs for adequate …