Markets bowled over by the quality of this year’s cherry crop
Cherry season is one of the briefest, but also most exciting times on the South African fruit calendar and it is currently in full...
North West Agric handed over another 45 Goats to a farmer in Christiana
In efforts to boost Goat Production in the province, the North West Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development through their Goat Massification Programme, handed over...
South Africa’s Record-Breaking Canola Harvest Expected to Exceed 220,000 Tons
As the annual canola harvest begins to wind down across various regions in South Africa, Southern Oil (SOILL) anticipates an impressive total yield of...
African Development Bank agrees loan of nearly €87 million for Agropole Nord
Meeting in Abidjan on Wednesday 22 November 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a €86.89 million loan to Senegal...
IFAD lists its sustainable bonds on the London Stock Exchange – ringing the bell...
Private investors are a powerful force to help us fund a world where no one is left behind, said Alvaro Lario, President of the...
Uganda launches Climate Smart Agriculture Manuals with focus on soybean, sunflower, potatoes and sesame
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has launched Climate Smart Extension Manuals designed specifically for potato, sesame, soybeans, and sunflower value...
Seeds of Change: Insights from Dr. Mike Barrow’s Quest for Resilient Maize Varieties
We recently caught up with Dr Mike Barrow to discuss the reintroduction of maize genetics into modern breeding programs, particularly for small-scale farmers. Dr...
Zambian Breweries kicks off 2023 sorghum planting season in Zambia
Zambian Breweries joined farmers of Zimba in Southern Province of Zambia, with representation from Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders to officially flag off...
Revolutionize Your Garden: Hydroponic Lettuce Secrets
Did you know that you can grow lettuce without soil?
In this article we delve into the innovative method of hydroponics, which allows for faster...
International Finance Corporation to invest $210 million to support Agri-Feedstock Project in Kenya
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to invest a loan of up to $210 million (Sh31.96 billion) in Italian firm, Eni Kenya to...