New study identifies Nigeria as leading seed hub in Western and Central Africa
Nigeria-based Value Seeds tops the rankings in new research on seed companies operating in Western and Central Africa. However, the overall picture is one...
Bayer and Fair Planet renew commitment to improve access to seeds in Ethiopia
The “Bridging the Seed Gap” project in Ethiopia facilitates smallholder farmers’ access to seeds of high-quality vegetable varieties.
Bayer has renewed its commitment to the...
Mauritius lifts ban on Kenyan avocadoes
Mauritius has lifted the ban on Kenyan avocadoes. Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria has since welcomed and applauded the decision. Murang'a accounts for nearly...
Zimbabwe farmers earn US $4.6m from tobacco sales
Zimbabwean farmers have earned US $4.6m from tobacco sales. The growers have reportedly sold 2.6m kgs at the auction and contract floors. Moreover, according...
Cyclone Idai affects wheat transportation in Zimbabwe
Cyclone Idai, which hit earlier on this week has affected the transportation of wheat in Zimbabwe. The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairman,...
South Africa to experience shortage in maize output following drought
South Africa is projected to experience a shortage in maize output following the drought. Furthermore, supplies of the staple maize are anticipated to decline...
Kigali hosts 17th African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition
This year, Kigali will be hosting the 17th African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition (AFCC&E). The conference, which is currently the largest in Africa...
The Tanzanian government purchases US $183m in cashew nuts from farmers
The government of Tanzania has purchased 134,535 tonnes of cashew nuts valued at US $183m from farmers. The Deputy Minister for Agriculture Omar Mgumba...
The SUM-Africa project for smallholder farmers in Uganda sets higher targets for 2019
The Sum-Africa project, which is providing smallholder farmers in Uganda with satellite-based drought index insurance, has set higher targets for 2019. The project, which...
Invasive insects and climate changes, Arrigoni answers with “green healthcare”
Paolo Arrigoni, CEO of the Group
Arrigoni, a leading company in the design and production of protective screens and nettings for crops, focused its presence...