European Bank provides new funds for olive farming, irrigation projects in Tunisia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed a new €6.2 million loan to the Compagnie Générale des Industries Alimentaires (COGIA) to...
Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of any country's economy and sustains the livelihoods of its citizens; yet, food security for the county's smallholder farmers is...
Hass avocado to complement sugarcane in Busoga, Uganda
The government of Uganda through the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze, has proposed the introduction of Hass avocado in...
Tari unveils new areas for strategic crops cultivation
Tanzania Agriculture Institute Research (TARI) has established that areas surrounding Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa are suitable for the cultivation of palm oil, cocoa and...
Tanzania certifies over 480 plant varieties
The Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has certified at least 482 plant varieties in bid to heighten the agricultural sector performance in the...
GMO cowpea Akara tastes so delicious, says Nigerian farmer’s group chief
Now that genetically modified (GMO) cowpea is on the market in Nigeria, consumers are having their chance to sample favorite foods made from beans.Chairman...
Tanzanian bean breeder working with US scientist on dry-bean, project set benefit 10 African...
By Lawrence PagangaA Tanzanian bean breeder is working with a US dry-bean breeder based in Nebraska in a new connection that might open a...
Tanzania hikes price of maize
The government of Tanzania has announced a push up of price of maize following drought and poor harvest of the commodity.According to December 2021...
BBC Follow the Food series uncovers how agriculture is harnessing tech in attempt to...
In a new, compelling series of Follow the Food, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience™, BBC World News and BBC.com journey across the globe to find out where our food...
Kenya commissions water, farming projects in Nyandarua
The government of Kenya has commissioned several water and farming projects in Nyandarua County. Agriculture CS Peter Munya and his Water and Sanitation counterpart...