Malawi rakes in US$26m from tobacco sales
Malawi has sold 13 million kilogrammes of tobacco this season, generating over US$26 million (21 billion Malawi Kwacha) at the country’s four tobacco floors.The...
Blended finance for the water sector key to unlocking half a trillion dollars a...
An additional USD 200 billion a year investment in water-related projects could generate an additional USD 500 billion annual economic value while delivering...
SUSTAIN project launched in Mozambique
Feeding a growing population and combating climate change whilst protecting the environment are key challenges for our future. Sustainability will need to be at...
International fisheries training in Liberia commences
The Liberian government through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) in collaboration with the Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) officially commenced the start...
Mafuro farming, a large scale dairy farming enterprise established through AFC Holdings boosts milk production...
By Wallace MawireThe AFC commercial bank in Zimbabwe has supported the establishment of Mafuro Safari large scale dairy farm in Marondera district in the...
African Development Bank Board approves $1.5 billion facility to avert food crisis
Initiative to benefit 20 million African farmers, who will receive certified seed and technology to rapidly produce 38 million tons of foodThe African Development...
Nigeria considers implementing LID for cocoa farmers
Nigeria has expressed interest in implementing a Living Income Differential of $400 on every tonne of cocoa beans sold to enhance farmers’ benefit, joining...
Kenyan government should reduce the high fertilizer prices to boost food security
Nelson Maina: Kenyan-based agriculture expertKenya’s cost of living has hit unprecedented highs with prices of basic commodities being out of reach for many citizens.This has...
Looming Global Food Crisis Requires Immediate and Coordinated Action from All Sectors
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is testing the capacity of global food systems to feed the world in times of crisis. An estimated 1.7 billion...
Rate hike bites into farming margins as policy normalization gains momentum
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee has decided to hike the repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75% as of the 20th of...