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...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the disaster-adapted loan programme under its sovereign...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the “disaster adapted loan” programme for its member countries. The project’s pilot phase covers Benin, Cote de...
Ghana purchases its first drought insurance policy from ARC
The Government of Ghana has purchased its first-ever sovereign drought insurance policy, taking a significant step towards safeguarding its vulnerable communities and agricultural sector...
AfDB and partners agree to fast-track implementation of Special Agro Industrial Processing Zones program
The African Development Bank Group ,has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to speed up implementation of a program designed to develop...
Alpine Goats: The Dairy Goat Breed Thriving in Kenya’s Highlands
From the drought-resistant Galla goat breed, native to Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia, to the smaller, pet-friendly Nigerian Dwarf Goats and the larger breeds...
Department empowers Ngaka Modiri Molema farmer with essential equipment to elevate potato production
In its ongoing efforts to empower farmers with the tools necessary for enhancing food production, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...
Modernizing Agriculture: African Development Fund Project Changes Lives in Benin’s Ouémé Valley
The sun rises early over Djeffa, a locality in southeastern Benin’s Sèmè-Podji district where Justine Gantekpin is already tending to her flourishing vegetable farm....
Maize harvest falls below 13m tons for the first time in 5 years.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialMonitoring the 2023/24 harvest forecasts has been interesting following an El Nino-induced heat that decimated crops earlier...