AATI: an innovative initiative to transform African agriculture
As the current crises and disruption in food networks lay bare most African countries’ dependence on food imports, it has become critically urgent to...
TİKA establishes a poultry farm in Niger
TİKA has established a modern poultry farm for the benefit of Mouradou Feri Women’s Group that operates in the village of Gorou Banda in...
EIB, Stantec partner to support agriculture climate resilience in Morocco
Consultancy firm Stantec and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered for a climate action project in Morocco.
The two have inked an agreement that...
How the Agriculture Industry Can Prevent Water Pollution
The agriculture sector is a major contributor to water pollution. There’s no universally guaranteed way to reduce the problem. However, following numerous best practices...
Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for Africa
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided...
Kenya’s horticulture exports fall Sh35bn on poor avocado fruit, lower volumes
Horticulture earnings in Kenya dropped by Sh32 billion in the first half of the year on the back of reduced returns from flowers, vegetables...
Agricultural Bank of Egypt, Faiyum Sugar Works Company ink to finance sugar beet farmers
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) and the Faiyum Sugar Works Company have signed a cooperation protocol to finance sugar beet farmers in Fayoum...
Mushroom Zim farmer Mutodi making money from crop
A MIDLANDS State University (MSU) agricultural economics graduate, Charlotte Mutodi, has made great strides in turning what she learnt in college into a thriving...
Understanding coccidiosis in poultry
It may be difficult to know exactly who came first; the chicken or the Coccidia species. However, it can be said with certainty that...
SA avocados 40% cheaper due to 157% increase in harvest
Avocados in South Africa are this season 40% cheaper than last year ago after harvested volumes rose by 157% over the same period.
This year,...