Kenya given green light to export fresh avocados to China
Kenya has received the greenlight to export fresh avocados to China. This is in addition to the export of frozen avocado fruits granted market...
Mozambican sugar workers strike impacts production
An ongoing strike at the Xinavane plantation and mill, 90km north of Maputo, Mozambique is affecting production.To avert the situation, Agriculture Minister Celso Correia,...
Institute, BASICS-II in talks with Tanzania on food production
The government of Tanzania is in talks with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) from Nigeria over support on cassava, soybean and banana...
Good 2022 crop expected but increasing costs and logistical challenges may reduce grower payouts
As the largest exporter of South African apples and pears and a wholly grower-owned business, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing growers have more than 7,000 hectares...
UDS–WACWISA holds conference on irrigation, agricultural development
A two-day conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development (IRAD) has been held in Tamale to share ideas and knowledge towards the development of the...
Kenya incorporates potato into Warehouse Receipt System
Kenya has incorporated potato into the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS). This is the latest crop into the system that was dealing with maize, beans,...
10 Things Farmers Should Consider About Tillage Methods
There’s no perfect way to farm. Instead, farmers adjust to local weather conditions and soil composition, learning what works best for their area through...
Zambia suspends imports of onions and potatoes
The government of Zambia has suspended the importation of onions and potatoes following an outcry from farmers.Green Mbozi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...
Agriculture organisations don’t use their IoT data as effectively as they could
Research by Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, reveals relatively few businesses derive maximum benefit from the IoT data that they...
Bangladesh considers contract farming in Africa
Bangladesh is considering contract farming in Africa. It has already received an offer from South Sudan, Africa’s youngest nation, and is said to be...