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...
NARIGP Donates Sh 39M to Kenyan farmers
The National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) has donated Sh39 million to farmers in Kiambu County in Kenya.
The World Bank project aims...
Bayer selects 100 youth leaders from around the world to help “Feed a Hungry...
100 delegates from more than 40 different countries will make up Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit cohort this November. The global forum and biennially...