Kenya govt pledges fair pricing for farm produce
The government of Kenya has pledged a fair pricing for farm produce. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peter Munya made the announcement and said they...
Tino Mhiko (36), ARDA CEO Behind Turning Arid Lupane Into Thriving Wheat Production Area
By Lawrence Paganga
In March this year, Tinotenda Mhiko (36) was appointed the substantive Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) chief executive (CEO) after acting...
Kenya’s Tharaka Nithi County partners with KCSAP to boost agriculture
County Government of Tharaka Nithi has partnered with Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) to ensure a hunger free county with sustainable economic growth.
Tharaka...
60,000 Cashew seedlings distributed to Jema farmers in Ghana
60,000 cashew seedlings have been distributed to the Jema farmers in Ghana by the Department of Agriculture in the Kintampo South District.
Mrs Afia Asokua...
Congo to import large quantities of grains from Romania
The Republic of Congo has announced plans to import large quantities of grains from Romania. Minister of agriculture and rural development M’zinga Birihanze Desire...
Rwanda leveraging Juncao technology to scale up mushroom production
Rwanda is leveraging the Juncao technology to scale up mushroom growing. Audace Hirwa, Director of Documentation, Publication, Communication and Technology Promotion Unit at Rwanda...
Russia resumes wheat exports to Algeria
Russia has resumed exportation of wheat to Algeria after more than five years. According to Russian watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor, the first shipment of 30,000 tons...
Rwanda to stop importing maize, wheat, soybean seeds
The Government of Rwanda has announced that the country will no longer import seeds of maize, wheat and soya, in the coming agricultural season...
Monitoring improves potato tuber moth control
Without pest control products, it would be impossible to produce enough potatoes to meet consumer demand. Traditionally, potato producers follow a strict, preventative spray...
Morocco to suspend import duty on soft wheat
Morocco has announced plans to suspend import duty on soft wheat with the aim of ensuring steady supply to the domestic market and price...