Makueni farmers in Kenya to benefit from Sh210M grain factory
Farmers in Makueni County in Kenya are set to benefit from a Sh210 million grain value addition factory funded by the World Bank through...
30 000 Zambian farmers benefit from WFP post-recovery support
Over 30 000 Zambian smallholder farmers last December benefited from the World Food Programme (WFP) post-drought recovery support.The programme targets farmers in five drought-prone...
Kenya to enhance food safety for agricultural exports boost
The government of Kenya has announced plans to enhance its food safety in order to boost agricultural exports.Joseph Kirubi, secretary of administration at the...
Natural mineral is an ideal soil conditioner
In recognition of World Water Day on 8 March, Pratley is highlighting the benefits of its Vulture Creek Clino for a range of agricultural...
Liberia to learn sustainable cocoa production from Ghana, Ivory Coast
Liberia is set to take lessons from Ghana and Ivory Coast in developing a sustainable cocoa sector. According to Edward Brown, ACET Senior Director...
The potential of gene editing is vast, an African scientist says
Gene editing is making it easier for researchers to help local plants varieties adapt to changes in the local environments and provide better nutrition.This...
First Kubota tedder from Smith Power Equipment
From February 2022, local farmers seeking to stimulate the drying of their crops will have access to the Kubota TE4052 tedder, a solid and...
Tanzania commits to promote avocado farming
The government of Tanzania has committed to promote avocado farming. Deputy Minister for Investment, Industries and Trade, Exaud Kigahe made the statement and said...
Russia releases Egyptian oranges shipments
Russia has released Egyptian orange shipments seized in in Russian ports and also abolished the ban imposed on some Egyptian companies exporting citrus.Al Sayed...
Kenya’s groundnut farmers ink deal to supply produce to Blue Band maker
A small and dusty village in Taveta Taveta, Kenya has entered into a lucrative deal to supply groundnuts to Upfield Company- the makers of...