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...
What does the impact of the lower contribution to the GDP mean for agriculture?
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural economist at FNB Agri-Business
Although contribution was muted in the 1st quarter, this is a temporary blip given the...
UK-Kenya Tech Hub to support Kenyan female AgriTech entrepreneurs
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Future Females, has launched an AgriTech program to support 40 female entrepreneurs to grow their AgriTech-based businesses.
UK-Kenya...
Egypt to host 1st forum of African investment promotion agencies
Egypt will host the first forum of the heads of African investment promotion agencies (IPAs) on June 11-14 in Shram El Sheikh under the...
Govt of Sudan, FAO, WFP call for investment in Sudan’s agriculture
The government of Sudan through the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, and the United Nations World...
Tech-Driven Agriculture to boost women and youth farmers in Nigeria
Building on its work to boost food security in Nigeria through technology-driven agricultural services, Thrive Agric has launched a 1-year project to...
Zimbabwe, Zambia pursue joint venture industry projects
The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia have announced a joint venture on industrial projects. This follows the recent signing of a memorandum...
Kenya, Burundi inks seven deals to boost bilateral cooperation
Kenya and Burundi have signed seven agreements that are aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two East African nations.
300,000 Ugandan youth to be supported in agriculture sector
300,000 Young Ugandans are set to be supported in agriculture sector. This follows a launched programme by Humanitarian aid and development agency,...