IFDD grants 15 sustainable innovations with in DRC and CAMEROON
The Institut de la Francophonie pour le développement durable (IFDD) has selected nine sustainable innovations in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The...
Abi Uganda receives Shs68bn to boost farmers
The Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) and the European Union (EU) have been on boarded as new shareholders of the Agricultural Business...
AgriTech4Morocco competition unveils the 10 winners
The AgriTech4Morocco competition unveiled the 10 winners of its first edition, which focused on sustainable food.
The start-ups from several countries around the world have...
FEFISOL II launched to support agriculture in Africa
Following the success of the first FEFISOL fund, which closed in July 2021, its promoters – social investors Solidarité Internationale pour le Développement et...
Fertilizer Market Projected to surpass USD 240 Bn by 2030
Increasing burden on agricultural supply chains following impacts of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions will ramp up efforts from governments to improve farmers’ access to...
SA ANC’s policy document positive for agriculture sector: Academic
The latest policy discussion document published by South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) presents a positive change from the ambiguous agriculture policy.
According to...
Young poultry farmers are contributing towards food security
By : Nonhlanhla Ntuli
More and more young people are venturing into farming to become self-employed instead of looking for a job. Pumla Ntlokwana Libazi...
FAO to address “acute” food insecurity in Sudan
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is set to address “acute” food insecurity in Sudan after receiving a sum of US $12million grant from...
Rift Valley Fever outbreak hits Burundi
An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever has hit livestock farmers in Burundi. The disease has been detected in eight out of Burundi's 18 provinces....
More climate finance in support of small-scale farmers is urgently needed, warns IFAD at...
Boosting investments to help small-scale farmers adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis is more urgent than ever, warned the UN’s International Fund...