ROAM organise agriculture competition for youths
The Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) in partnership with an international non-profit organization called Access Agriculture has organised a competition set to engage the...
CNH Industrial to acquire Raven Industries, enhancing precision agriculture capabilities and scale
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital stock...
IFC, AfDB launch program to support women farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a program in Côte d’Ivoire set to support women farmers.The Affirmative...
Farmforte, AFGEAN, HYBR, ALTS partner to boost agriculture in Nigeria
A quadripartite partnership has been inked between Farmforte Limited, the Agricultural Fresh Produce Growers and Exporters Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN), HYBR, a pan-African Innovation...
Nigeria awarded US $500,000 grant to boost Agriculture
Nigeria has been awarded US $500,000 grant to boost agriculture in the country. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued the co-investment grant...
African Development Bank approves $1.4 million grant to improve household food security in the...
The Zambian project is in line with the Bank’s High 5 strategic priorities, specifically, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, and Improve the quality of life...
Expanding Africa’s Insurance Sector with Mikir Shah, CEO, Africa Specialty Risks
Credit and currency risks have long been seen by investors as a barrier to entry for African markets
African Development Bank Group appoints Dr. Beth Dunford as Vice President, Agriculture, Human and...
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Beth Dunford as Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, effective...
Israeli smart farming co SupPlant raises US $10m
Israeli precision agriculture hardware-software solution company SupPlant has announced the completion of a US $10 million financing round co-led by Boresight Capital, Menomadin Foundation,...
South Sudan to receive funds to address food insecurity
South Sudan is set to receive funding for various organisations to address acute food insecurity and desert locust crisis in the country.The South Sudan...