Shipment of 20 000MT of fertiliser from Russia to Malawi starts: UN
The United Nations (UN) says it welcomes the donation of 260 000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from Russian producers stored in the European ports...
Ireland provides €30m in response to East Africa’s food crisis
Ireland will immediately provide €30 million in humanitarian aid in response to the rapidly deteriorating food crisis in the Horn of Africa, the country’s...
Zambia envisions enhanced livestock investment
The recurring livestock deficit in Zambia has prompted authorities to call sustained investment in the sector to meet local and foreign demand.
Research data available...
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti partner with the UN Agricultural Fund to fight hunger and...
Against a backdrop of record levels of hunger, high food and fertilizers prices, and extreme weather events affecting the lives and livelihoods of poor...
Ghana Farmer’s Day – December 2, 2022
The official Ghana Farmer’s Day will be on the first Friday in December, December 2 this year, at Koforidua in the Eastern Region, to...
Bio scientists helping farmers grow produce
Two young bio scientists are using science and technology to produces fast turnover vegetable seedlings.
By: Nonhlanhla Ntuli
Extreme weather conditions caused by climate change make...
UNDP launches programme to promote agripreneurship in nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled an agro-challenge programme aimed at crowd-sourcing innovative solutions to the challenges faced across the agricultural value...
Nature-positive farming techniques in Africa improving crop yields
Pilot projects in Africa have shown that nature-positive techniques are not only improving crop yields for farmers, but also reducing soil erosion, improving water...
Zimbabwe’s poultry producer, Irvine’s expands in Botswana
Zimbabwe’s largest day-old chicks and egg producer, Irvine’s, has opened a new feed mill in Mmamashia, Gaborone, Botswana.
Irvine’s new investment into that market, which...
Understanding Net Metering for Solar on Farms
When it comes to sunshine, Africa certainly isn’t lacking. Installing more solar panels could reduce farmers’ dependence on oil and gas. They can power...