Ghana introduces new rice variety at Nyariga District
Two new varieties of rice have been introduced in Bongo District in Ghana. (CSIR-SARI) developed and released the varieties as part of the implementation...
Zimbabwe lists duty free on agricultural equipment
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has listed import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT)-free agricultural equipment while the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and...
Turning Locust Plagues Into Protein Goldmines — How African Farmers Are Harvesting Insects for...
Locusts are notoriously destructive, making them an unwelcome sight on any farm. However, many farmers have changed their tune on these multi-legged invaders as...
Bayer Acquires Camelina Assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to Advance Biofuels
Bayer today announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand...
Over $12.3 million vanilla production project in Tanzania to create jobs and boost trade
An ambitious over $12.3 million (Sh30 billion) vanilla farming project to be implemented in the capital city of Dodoma, Tanzania is set to create...
US $250M to be invested in agro areas in Tanzania
US $250million is set to be invested in Tanzania’s agro-industrial education and agro-management skills.
Dar es Salaam. Aie Holding Ltd, an Israeli firm registered in...
CABI BioProtection Portal reaches one million milestone
The CABI BioProtection Portal has reached a landmark after recording one million visits to the resource.
Since its launch in 2020, more and more growers...
IFAD enters the SEK market, issuing 1 billion SEK sustainable bond to investors Skandia and...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) issued its first SEK club deal today, a strong indication of investors’ continued interest in IFAD. The...
220 New Irrigation Plots Boost Rural Farming with Climate-Smart Solutions
Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe –Nestled in one of Zimbabwe’s most arid agricultural landscapes, Green Fuel is spearheading a remarkable transformation. Through an ambitious and visionary land...
Harvester and Front-end equipment ready to harvest profits
Combines Harvesting Heads RD45F HydraFlex S700 Series S790
This upcoming harvesting season will once again bring Precision...