Kenya introduces drought-tolerant rice varieties in Taita Taveta
The County government of Taita Taveta has introduced drought-tolerant rice varieties to farmers, a move which aims to reap better yields this year.According to...
Farmers forced to replant in Northern Mozambique due to poor rains
By Lawrence PagangaThe onset of rainfall for the 2021/2022 agricultural season has been delayed across most of northern Mozambique and parts of the central...
Tanzania seeks funds to fight banana disease
Tanzania is calling upon help to support fight banana disease recently detected in Kigoma region. Donor agencies are being reached out to map out...
NITDA partners three varsities on digital farming
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has engaged three federal universities in Nigeria to advance research and application of digital technology in farming to...
Tips for Planning Your Crop Farm in 2022
By: Jane MarshFarming is the foundation for a stable society, providing food security to citizens and support for every other kind of economic growth....
Rwanda to receive $8.5M for biodiversity and climate change project
The government of Rwanda is set to receive an $8.5 million grant over six years from Sweden to fund biodiversity and climate change adaptation...
Kiambu County, Kenya urged to practice organic farming
Residents in Kiambu County, Kenya have been urged to grow organic foods to avoid grappling with lifestyle diseases.JungleNut CEO Patrick Wainaina asked the residents...
Namibia records n$3.7bn earnings from agriculture, fishing exports
Namibia has recorded export earnings from agriculture, forestry and fishing commodities for the third quarter of 2021 amounted to N$3.7 billion.The fisheries products including...
Uganda farmers urged to upgrade to precision agriculture
Farmers in Uganda have been urged to upgrade to precision agriculture. According to New African report, African farmers are missing out on agritech innovations...
Nigeria set for a project to build a climate resistance landscape
Nigeria is set for a new project that aims to build a climate resistance landscape. The World Bank today approved a $700 million credit...