Rwanda partners with Volkswagen to introduce locally assembled electric tractors for its farmers
The government of Rwanda has partnered with Volkswagen, a German motor vehicle manufacturer to introduce locally assembled electric tractors to enable its farmers boost...
IFAD President visit to China reinforces longstanding partnership to transform rural lives
Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) met key officials and partners, including Vice Minister of Finance Wang Dongwei...
Akinwumi Adesina’s reappointment to Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group boosts efforts towards...
African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina has welcomed his reappointment by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN)...
Tanzania and Netherlands signs MoU on horticulture production and marketing collaborations
Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netherlands, a move that will enable the East African country increase its horticulture products market...
Nampak invests in world class scanning electron microscope
Nampak, Africa’s largest packaging company, has invested in a state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope (SEM). The newly acquired microscope is housed at the company’s Research...
African Development Bank-funded enterprise produces affordable, healthier vegetables using urban rooftop hydroponics
Soupah Kitchen uses resource-smart technology to control the environment for growing lettuce, kale, leafy green, and herbs
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, and...
STIHL EA to Invest Sh100Mn in local accessory manufacturing
“The move will see the firm reduce accessory costs, increase employment and boost the local economy by injecting Sh100 million every year.”
Power tools manufacturer...
‘Don’t overlook the role of juniors in climate change mitigation efforts’ – Kenyan-born young...
Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a young African ambassador for the environment, has called for policies that will encourage young people to participate in protecting the...
Viviane, a young graduate swearing by agriculture to achieve her dreams
Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion....
Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives
Against a backdrop of multiple shocks, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, today, signed the Participatory...