New WSAVA Course Aims to Increase Knowledge of Vaccines and Vaccination Practice
A three-module online course on vaccination has been launched by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Available free of charge to WSAVA members,...
Local chicken feed could solve poultry challenges in Sierra Leone and boost maize production
With poultry feed prices at a historical high, a successful 18-month project by Sierra Leone’s Leecon Poultry to produce feed from local ingredients and...
Kenya, FAO, initiate 12million borehole in Meru County
The Government of Kenya in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have inaugurated a Sh12million borehole in Meru County...
Nigeria launches National Cocoa Management Committee
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) to tackle challenges in production of the crop
Minister of Agriculture and...
‘Innovate to be bread basket’-President Hichilema
By Jeff Kapembwa
President Hakainde Hichilema wants Zambia to be the continent’s preferred production and export hub for various high value added agricultural products and...
FRA receives requests for agricultural, climate change investment funds in Egypt
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has received two requests to establish investment funds in agriculture with a value of EGP 2billion, and the other...
Kakuzi PLC exports first avocado cargo to China
Kenyan agricultural firm Kakuzi PLC has exported its first cargo of Hass variety avocados to Shanghai, China.
The export of fresh avocados to China follows...
Bayer expands existing investment to acquire majority share in sustainable lower carbon oilseed producer...
Bayer, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, have signed a shareholders’ agreement in connection with Bayer’s acquisition of a 65...
Persistent food crisis in West Africa: A golden opportunity for Benin – World Bank...
The increasing food deficit and demand from neighbouring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and...
Malawi increases maize price
The government of Malawi has increased the price of maize in Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) depots.
Ministry of Agriculture Principal Secretary Sandram Maweru...