Amidst Rising Global Temperatures, Scientists Identify Heat and Drought-Resistant Crop Genes
As global temperatures continue to soar unseasonably early, it has added pressure to the many factors piling pressure on Africa’s food systems. Other factors...
Kenya selected to pilot free continental trade
Kenya is among seven countries selected to pilot the continental free trade area that seeks to unlock the movement of goods and services in...
KenGen to invest in fertilizer production
State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has revealed plans branch into fertilizer production.
The firm announced it has kicked off the search for consultants to...
Tanzania to increase fertilizer uptake
The government of Tanzania has announced plans to increase the amount of fertilizer in the 2022/23 agricultural season.
Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) executive director,...
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures invests in climate crop for resilient agriculture
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures, a venture capital firm affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, has announced its investment in Climate Crop, an Israeli startup specialized...
The power of packaging in influencing consumer decision-making
Raymond Dube, Managing Director, Nampak Liquid Cartons
As inflation has a hit a 13-year in South Africa, brands have to work harder than ever in...
UFS forms partnership with ZZ2, well-known South African farming and fresh produce company
The University of the Free State (UFS) has formed a partnership with ZZ2 – a well-known South African farming and fresh produce company. The...
Tanzania bans importation of day-old chicks
The government of Tanzania has imposed a ban on importation of day-old chicks. Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega said the government...
4-K Clubs of Kenya launches climate smart agriculture toolkits for children
The 4-K Clubs of Kenya, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives has launched a set of communication toolkits aimed...
Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue in 2022
While it’s not quite at the high level it was this time last year, the contribution of South Africa’s agri sector to the country’s...