South Sudan seeks Bangladesh’s assistance in agriculture
South Sudan has sought assistance from Bangladesh on the possibility of starting contract farming. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen proposed that both sides...
Sustain Africa, an emergency response and resilience initiative supporting Ugandan farmers with affordable inputs...
This article outlines the launch and expected impact of an agricultural support initiative for rural farmers in Uganda called Sustain Africa. The initiative is...
5 Technological Devices Revolutionising Agriculture in 2023 & Beyond
By Justin Platt, Founder & CEO, Zylem and RegenZ
Agritech is a growing industry in today’s connected world, and it’s time for today’s farmers to...
Negative effects of Western Cape drought on South Africa’s agricultural economy
The South African government finally declared Cape Town’s drought as a national disaster earlier on this year. This is after the country has been...
Rwanda achieves landmarks in the insect-based food and feed sector
Against a grand vision of mainstreaming edible insects as a way of achieving food security and economic growth, Rwanda has marked two major milestones:...
IFAD Goodwill Ambassadors Idris and Sabrina Elba attend COP26 to advocate for increased investments...
As climate negotiations enter a crucial phase, Idris and Sabrina Elba, UN Goodwill Ambassadors for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will attend...
Farmers in Ghana double revenue with improved cassava cultivation
Farmers in four districts of Ghana have reported a double in their revenue and increased productivity by 61% from the cultivation of improved cassava...
World Bank Group’s Global Index Insurance Facility announces winners of the Africa AgTech &...
The Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF), a World Bank Group program, announced the three top winners of the Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge, a competition for technology-led enterprises in Africa to offer innovative...
How Africa Can Meet Its Need for Chickens
Although the poultry industry has developed steadily over the years in Africa, the continent continues to encounter a severe chicken crisis.
An oversupply of poultry...
Rwanda partners with Volkswagen to introduce locally assembled electric tractors for its farmers
The government of Rwanda has partnered with Volkswagen, a German motor vehicle manufacturer to introduce locally assembled electric tractors to enable its farmers boost...