Increased participation of women in land reform structures crucial to meeting socio-economic development imperatives
While South Africa has made some strides over the last 20 years when it comes to the participation of women in land reform, there...
Kilimo-Viwanda Scholarship programme in Tanzania creates bright future in Agriculture
The agricultural sector in Tanzania accounts for 27% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 25% of foreign currency. The industry also provides 60% of...
The need for developing new EU-African agricultural trade policies
Agriculture is one of the most critical industries globally, and it's one of the essential industries in Africa. It accounts for many jobs and...
Zimbabwe launches Zim Commodities Exchange
The government of Zimbabwe has officially launched the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX), an agricultural commodities trading platform with automated electronic warehousing and receipting capabilities.The...
Quantum of Rs 3.7 M for 465 Arpents granted to tea farmers in Mauritius
Tea planters in the regions of Bois Cheri, Grand Bois and La Flora, Mauritius have been allocated a one-off allowance estimated to a total...
Investment in youth & technology key to reverse dismal youth engagement in African agriculture
Survey from Heifer International finds budding crop of young Africans rapidly producing new high-tech farming tools—and identifies new ways to connect them with farmers; study also...
US $40M granted for irrigation development in Madagascar
The government of Madagascar has announced to have received US $40million form the World Bank to cater for irrigation development in the country within...
Jatu attracts 10,000 new investors through IPO
Youth-led agribusiness company, JATU Plc, has recorded 10,000 new investors through its just-closed Initial Public Offering (IPO) as it moves to register its shares...
10% of annual budget committed to agriculture sector in Nigeria
10% of annual budget has been committed to Agriculture Sector in Nigeria by the three tiers of government. The commitment is set to meet...
ULIMI Fund invests in Gala Agriculture Company
ULIMI Fund, a private equity fund managed by Old Mutual Investment Group Malawi, has made an investment in Gala Agriculture Company, a successful macadamia...