Drought situation worsens in Eastern, Southern Ethiopia
The impact of the drought in eastern and southern Ethiopia is worsening affecting pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in these areas.
According to the UN...
On Earth Day, Listen to What Africans are Saying about Industrial Farming
Industrial farming—mechanized, heavy use of pesticides and fertilizer, very large farms, commodity exports and imports, government subsidies—has been a boon to the global food...
As Fossil Fuel-Derived Fertilizer Prices Rise, Organic Fertilizer and Cover Crops Prove their Value
The war in Ukraine has led to a rapid rise in fertilizer prices. This has raised the price of food as exports of wheat,...
Zimbabwe launches National Tobacco Expo
Zimbabwe has launched its first ever tobacco Expo in Karoi, Hurungwe district. Officiating at the event, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution...
Nigeria to join West Africa’s ‘Cocoa OPEC’
Nigeria is set to join the Cocoa Opec in West Africa with a stronger price-setting capacity that can eventually benefit poor farmers.Oxford Economics, a...
African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
Kenya to import duty-free maize
Kenya has announced plans to import duty-free maize following a decline in supplies from Uganda. According to the National Food and Nutrition Balance Security...
Protecting Crops From the Sun
Climate change is impacting the agricultural sector in a widespread way. The global hunger rate is also rising, increasing the demand for vegetation-preservation measures....
Harvesting of greens begins in Lesotho with food security improving
The lean farming season in Lesotho has ended, and most farmers households are expected to have depleted food stocks from the 2021 harvest with...
Severe foods shortages hit 13% of Zambians
Farming families in Zambia are experiencing a slow and silent climate crisis that has driven about 13%of the population into severe food shortages, which is...