Saai and Landworks launch 100 new job opportunities in Ireland for agricultural students
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) has partnered with Landworks, a dedicated recruitment platform for the agricultural sector, and Crewit,...
$151 billion needed annually to close critical global climate finance gap for smallholder farmers
New estimates from One Acre Fund reveal the true cost of supporting smallholder farmers to build long-term resilience for themselves and the environment in...
Oyster Agribusiness secures US$2million in funding to expand operations in Ghana’s agricultural sector
Oyster Agribusiness , an innovative agri-tech company specializing in climate-smart agriculture, has raised US$2 million in funding to expand its operations and deepen its...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the disaster-adapted loan programme under its sovereign...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the “disaster adapted loan” programme for its member countries. The project’s pilot phase covers Benin, Cote de...
Ghana purchases its first drought insurance policy from ARC
The Government of Ghana has purchased its first-ever sovereign drought insurance policy, taking a significant step towards safeguarding its vulnerable communities and agricultural sector...
Alpine Goats: The Dairy Goat Breed Thriving in Kenya’s Highlands
From the drought-resistant Galla goat breed, native to Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia, to the smaller, pet-friendly Nigerian Dwarf Goats and the larger breeds...
Department empowers Ngaka Modiri Molema farmer with essential equipment to elevate potato production
In its ongoing efforts to empower farmers with the tools necessary for enhancing food production, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...
Modernizing Agriculture: African Development Fund Project Changes Lives in Benin’s Ouémé Valley
The sun rises early over Djeffa, a locality in southeastern Benin’s Sèmè-Podji district where Justine Gantekpin is already tending to her flourishing vegetable farm....
Standard Bank partnership with Sappi continues to empower burgeoning youth farmers
Standard Bank’s partnership with the aquaponics project at the Sappi Ngodwana Nursery has led to 16 jobs and seen 28 aspiring farmers take up...
IFAD urges G20 leaders to invest in sustainable agriculture and rural development
“G20 support is crucial for targeted investments and effective public policies that foster prosperous rural economies and strengthen family farming and food systems,” said...