Organization Making Poultry Farming Affordable in Africa
Poultry farming is a lucrative market in Africa due to the inability to maintain them. The feed for chickens has rapidly increased and the...
Ecological farming a boon for African farmers: new study
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeon...
SKF Food-grade bearing sets high standards in hygienic design
A new ball bearing from SKF, with food-grade grease and an integral seal, requires no relubrication – which helps maintain both machine performance and...
Grain SA and ALFA collaborate for an Expo like no other
After extensive discussions, Grain SA and ALFA decided in 2019 already to join hands and present a new agricultural expo, however, COVID-19 placed plans...
Rainforest Alliance introduces insect rearing project to Kenyan farmers
An international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Rainforest Alliance, has embarked on a programme of popularizing insect rearing as a new lifeline and source of income...
Mauritius, India to collaborate with others for food security
The governments of India and Mauritius have agreed that both countries will collaborate more closely with other countries on food security. Maneesh Gobin, Mauritius'...
Should I Be A Farmer? Do We Need More Farmers?
Dr. Nimrod Israely - Founder and CEO - Dream Valley
We live once; how does one know their "correct" life profession and activity to leave...
Zimbabwe launches an agricultural advisory forum
The government Zimbabwe has officially launched the national forum for agricultural advisory services to improve communication and coordination among all players in the agricultural...
Kenya set for first miraa consignment to leave for Somalia
Kenya is set to export its first miraa to Somalia today. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced that Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya confirmed...
Ghana completes 80 warehouse across country
The government of Ghana has announced completion of 80 warehouses across the country that aims at ensuring food security in the country.
Minister for Food...