The future of smart farming in South Africa
By: Nico Groenewald, Standard Bank’s Head of AgricultureTechnology has completely transformed agriculture over the last few decades. These days, farmers are integrating everything from...
Kenya kicks off construction of US $5.5m modern market in Nakuru
Kenya has kicked off construction of a US $5.5million modern market in Nakuru County aimed at boosting agriculture in the region and decongesting the...
Kenya to introduce hybrid rice seeds
The government of Kenya has announced plans to introduce hybrid rice seeds for commercial production next season.This follows a partnership between the government and...
FAO, CABI act in concert to intensify pest control in Eastern Africa
As part of a broad-based initiative to address the plant protection needs of the Eastern Africa nations, a practical training programme on Pest Risk...
Western Cape Agriculture to host International Symposium in Irrigation of Horticultural Crops in 2023
The Western Cape Agriculture is set to host International Symposium in Irrigation of Horticultural Crops in 2023. An expert group of approximately 120 international...
Kenya seeks collaboration with UK to boost horticulture exports
Nakuru County government in Kenya is seeking to strengthen its collaboration with the UK to guarantee continued market access for horticultural products from Kenya.The...
Kenya unveils US $20M youth agribusiness programme
The government of Kenya has unveiled a US $20million Empowering Novel Agribusiness-led Employment (ENABLE Kenya) programme set to bridge the succession gap in agribusiness...
Kenya launches US $5M project to boost climate resilience
The government of Kenya has launched a US $5million project to promote climate resilience around the Lake Victoria basin.Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary in...
Animal products boost SA’s agriculture’s sector
South Africa’s agriculture sector has made made significant monetary gains with animal products recording the largest sales. This is according to data...
Netherlands to spend US $37M on agribusiness project in East Africa
The Netherlands Development Organisation SNV has announced plans to spend US $30million for the implementation of a climate change resilient agribusiness project...