COP29: New climate finance goal must empower small-scale farmers to help feed the world
As intensifying climate change compromises crops around the world, Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, is calling for global leaders...
$151 billion needed annually to close critical global climate finance gap for smallholder farmers
New estimates from One Acre Fund reveal the true cost of supporting smallholder farmers to build long-term resilience for themselves and the environment in...
Africa and the Piano Mattei in the spotlight at EIMA International
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the African Union's most ambitious initiatives to accelerate economic growth and promote regional integration...
Alarming food insecurity levels demand urgent action
The South African consumer has faced significant hardship over recent years because of an ailing economy, which has undermined their ability to afford basic...
Agricultural machinery: the decline in exports slows down Italian production
The overall value of national production of technologies for agriculture and gardening is set to close the year with a 19.5% decrease compared to...
Op-Ed: The Integral Role of Innovative Financing Solutions for Farmers in the Global South:...
In the Global South, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, farmers face ongoing challenges, including limited access to modern agricultural technologies and...
Commenting on the impact of changes announced in the Budget on farmers,
“The announcement in the UK budget on the 30th October 2024 of an increase in employers’ National Insurance, an acceleration in the rate of...
Oyster Agribusiness secures US$2million in funding to expand operations in Ghana’s agricultural sector
Oyster Agribusiness , an innovative agri-tech company specializing in climate-smart agriculture, has raised US$2 million in funding to expand its operations and deepen its...
Food inflation steadies at 40.1% y-y in September 2024, but monthly pressures remain.
A further breather for consumers as South Africa’s headline inflation shaved off two‑percentage points from the August print and decelerated further to 3.8% y/y...
Agrico and Nedbank join forces to provide innovative funding solutions for producers
We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Nedbank Commercial Banking, to offer you enhanced financing options for your new centre-pivot irrigation...