Phase 2 of Agriter project launched
The French Development Agency (AFD) and the non-governmental organization Agrisud International are launching the second phase of the "Agriter" project. This initiative aims to...
Niger State to partner with experts on agriculture development
The Niger State government in North central Nigeria, has announced plans to go into partnership with expatriates in the areas of Agriculture development.
The Governor...
BI to showcase complete agri solutions at NAMPO Cape
The Western Cape dominates much of South Africa’s agricultural export production, especially, wheat, wine, and fruit. These export markets are a key driver of...
Papua New Guinea appoints in minister for coffee
The Papua New Guinean prime minister has announced an inaugural minister for coffee. PM James Marape announced the appointment of Joe Kuli, from Anglimp-South...
Botswana suspends beef exports over suspected foot & mouth outbreak
Botswana has suspended beef exports after a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The Department of Veterinary Services made the announcement and noted...
Tobacco rakes in US$92 mln for Zambia
Despite low rainfall, COVID 19 pandemic and other climatic change effects, Zambia projects to increase tobacco harvest by 25% and generate US$92 million at...
Beef farmers want to transition to net zero – but practical and financial barriers...
Practical and financial barriers associated with reducing carbon footprints and capturing more carbon are standing in the way of beef farmers making the transition...
North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development scores first unqualified audit opinion in...
For the first time in five consecutive years of receiving a qualified audit report, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has...
Zambia to export over 500,000 mt Maize
There is increasing demand for maize by Zambia’s regional neighbors with over 500,000 metric tons being sought including East Africa facing food shortage following...
Mozambique inaugurates vegetable oil factory
Mozambique has inaugurated a new vegetable oil factory in the city of Cuamba in the northern province of Niassa. The country’s President Filipe Nyusi...