Botswana to ban more vegetables imports
The government of Botswana has announced plans to expand list on banned vegetable imports over the next two years.
The country's minister of agriculture Fidelis...
Sierra Leone reports anthrax outbreak
Sierra Leone has reported an outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease for the first time in almost 30 years. The country’s Minister of Agriculture,...
244 000ha of crops ravaged by rains, drought in Mozambique
Over 244 000 hectares of various crops have been damaged by heavy rains, flooding, tropical storms, and drought in Mozambique during the 2021/22 summer...
Banana paper to save East Africa potatoes from devastating worms: Scientists
Agricultural scientists are testing in Kenya a paper made from banana fibre on how it can work to combat nematodes, type of roundworms, that...
SUSTAIN project launched in Mozambique
Feeding a growing population and combating climate change whilst protecting the environment are key challenges for our future. Sustainability will need to be at...
International fisheries training in Liberia commences
The Liberian government through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) in collaboration with the Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) officially commenced the start...
The Transformation Plan For The Agro-Sector Surprises Everyone With Its Simplicity
By: Dr. Nimrod Israely
I arrived in this African village for yet another meeting with farmers. I see them sitting outside in the shade of...
Mafuro farming, a large scale dairy farming enterprise established through AFC Holdings boosts milk production...
By Wallace Mawire
The AFC commercial bank in Zimbabwe has supported the establishment of Mafuro Safari large scale dairy farm in Marondera district in the...
Zambia, Japan to enhance cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing
The governments of Zambia and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit in agriculture and manufacturing. This is part of the Tokyo...
Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute to revamp coconut production
The Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute Mikocheni centre has embarked on a campaign to revamp coconut production in the coastal regions of Tanga, Lindi, Mtwara...