New IFAD €3 million loan to create 10,000 rural jobs in Benin
Over 10,000 new jobs will be created by farmers and small rural businesses in Benin, after the country’s largest microfinancing lender PEBCo-BETHESDA signed a...
Under 40s Driving Africa’s Agricultural Revolution: African Agri Council’s 40 Under 40 Initiative Spotlights...
With a significant portion of Africa’s agricultural workforce comprised of individuals under 40, these young innovators are at the forefront of transforming the continent's...
PRASL Project Launches to Advance Regenerative Agriculture in Mozambique
Solidaridad, in partnership with Kvuno, Hiveonline, HEINEKEN Mozambique, and the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, officially launched the Promoting Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods (PRASL) project...
Nigeria’s Cross River State second to commence construction of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone
Nigeria’s Cross River State became the second to mark construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone after the country’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and...
Mardouw Olive Estate Celebrates SA’s Highest Ever EVOO World Ranking Points
In the presence of Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Mardouw celebrated their 2024 highest points ever for a South...
R50 million Agri-blended finance scheme driving the growth of 30 Eastern Cape Agri-businesses
A blended finance scheme aimed at Eastern Cape-based agricultural businesses is driving the growth, competitiveness and productivity of 30 agri-entrepreneurs which have received R50,5...
Africa has an opportunity to deliver on Net-Zero Agriculture
As the world grapples with climate change, Africa faces the pressing task of achieving net-zero agriculture. The continent must confront extreme weather events threatening...
Investing in local food systems boosts nutrition and economic growth, advocates IFAD at Nutrition...
Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems is one of the most impactful ways of tackling malnutrition and food insecurity, bringing lasting benefits...
Global and African Financial Experts Urge Action to Enhance Smallholder Farmer Financing
Leading global and African financial experts have issued a resounding call to align financial structures with the needs of smallholder farmers.Speaking at a two-day...
Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30...
Bayer has announced the opening of a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Through the 32-million-euro facility alongside further investments in organization and...