Liberia Min Tweah seeks AIIB to focus on climate and smart agriculture
Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has expressed the need for the Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) to focus...
Saai takes place on world stage
The family farming network Saai has been given the green light to represent the voice of commercial farmers of South Africa at the World...
Uganda to sell milk to Zambia after Kenya dithers
The government of Uganda has announced it will be selling their milk to Zambia. This is after Kenya who have been a key export...
Rwanda embraces biotech through OFAB expansion
Rwanda signaled its growing receptivity toward agricultural biotechnology this week as it joined seven other African countries; Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda...
Tunisia: Agriculture – Siamap 2021 opens
The 15th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Fisheries "SIAMAP 2021" has officially opened at the Kram Exhibition Center. This...
Climate change to force crop switch for small farmers
Small farmers around the world who grow thirsty crops like corn will face a huge adaptation challenge as the effects of climate change worsen...
Namibia Chamber of agriculture set up
The government of Namibia has established the Namibia Chamber of Agriculture to offer a united voice and central contact during policy dialogues with the...
Releaf Partners with IITA to Improve Growth and Sustainability in Oil Palm Production
Releaf, an agtech startup that develops proprietary hardware and software solutions that makes African farmers and food factories more efficient and profitable, has partnered...
Kenya’s agricultural premiums hit Sh1 billion mark
Kenya’s agricultural insurance premiums have crossed Sh1 billion mark, pointing to increased uptake of crop and livestock covers by smallholder farmers. This is according...
FAO to train farmers on KIAMIS digital platform
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has announced plans to train farmers on the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), a sensitization program...