Cameroon to build a land reserve along the Ntui-Yoko-Tibati corridor
The government of Cameroon has announced plans to develop a 400,000 ha land reserve along the Ntui-Yoko-Tibati to ease access to land for intensive...
Morocco’s fisheries production records 14% increase
Fisheries production in Morocco has recorded a 14% increase in the first quarter of 2022. the National Fishing Office (ONP) announced that the country...
Agricultural sector should be proactive in mitigating and adapting to climate change
Global and domestic food security remains under extreme threat. Climate change has always been the main driver for the threat, however, the recent invasion...
Food insecurity in Tanzania as drought takes toll
Results of a detailed multi-stakeholder assessment conducted from 14 February to March 1, 2022 in Tanzania has revealed the impact of the drought and...
CIMMYT turning mechanisation wheels for Zimbabwe farmers
A new project aiming to climate-proof Zimbabwean farms through improved access to small-scale mechanisation to reduce labour bottlenecks has been launched.
The Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm...
Agriculture and the challenge of climate change
In view of Earth Day, BKT dedicates the sixth episode of Global Trends to the theme of the climate emergency and how agriculture is...
Vumelana Advisory Fund ,shares successes achieved through partnerships in land reform
Land Reform - This month, on 27 April, South Africa will mark the 28th year commemoration of Freedom Day. This historic day marks a...
Water conservation at the heart of Westfalia’s sustainability strategy
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is rolling out an innovative sustainable water...
Kenya Planters distribute subsidized fertilizer to coffee farmers
The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) has unveiled the first distribution of subsidized fertilizers to coffee farmers in Trans Nzoia County.
Trans Nzoia CEC...
Kenya Crops and Dairy Market System injects Sh350m into crop farming
The Kenya Crops and Dairy Market System (KCDMS) has invested over Sh350 million to boost food production in Kisii County.
The funding includes an avocado...