Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fighting hunger – IFAD calls for increased investments ahead...
If we do not invest more in protecting biodiversity, development cannot be sustainable and we will not eradicate hunger or achieve the Sustainable Development...
Nigeria endorses Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones Programme
The Federal Government of Nigeria has endorsed the Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) – public-private partnerships aimed at developing priority value chains through developing infrastructure...
SADC region to experience good rainfall on 2021- 2022 cropping season
Most parts of the SADC region are expected to experience good rainfall in the coming 2021 - 2022 cropping season. This is according to...
Launch of Africa Agribusiness Qualification presented by AGCO Africa sees 20 participants embark on...
AGCO Agriculture Foundation Director Metti Richenhagen addressing the AAQ cohort participants
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) skills development initiative, under the banner of ‘Advancement in...
Kenya pledges US $11M for irrigation in Nyeri County
The government of Kenya has pledged US $11million for the irrigation of farmland in Nyeri County. Minister of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Sicily Kariuki...
New study identifies best practice in livestock production and marketing for small emerging farmers
Livestock markets for Black emerging farmers in RSA - Eastern Cape
A comparative study exploring the challenges farmers face in two cattle-farming provinces in South...
Pastoralists in Isiolo, Kenya to benefit from Sh128m agriculture project
More than 1,000 pastoralists and 300 agro-pastoralists in Isiolo, Kenya are set to benefit from Sh128 million German-funded climate change project that seeks to...
India contributes US $1m for climate resilient agriculture in Zimbabwe
The government of India has contributed US$1million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe to help affected populations tackle climate shocks
The...
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...