African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.
Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
Kenya to import duty-free maize
Kenya has announced plans to import duty-free maize following a decline in supplies from Uganda. According to the National Food and Nutrition Balance Security...
Protecting Crops From the Sun
Climate change is impacting the agricultural sector in a widespread way. The global hunger rate is also rising, increasing the demand for vegetation-preservation measures....
FAO unveils new phase of agric policy initiative for Nigeria
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has launched a new phase of its key agricultural policy monitoring and analysis initiative, focused on supporting reforms...
Tanzania outlines policy changes to transform agriculture
The government of Tanzania has outlined its agricultural transformation agenda, detailing its desire to see commercial banks’ lending rate to the sector – which...
Kenya allocates Sh 46.8bn to food and nutrition
The government of Kenya has allocated Sh 46.8billion to food and nutrition in the budget. National Treasury CS Ukur Yatani proposed the allocation and...
Kenya, DR Congo ink bilateral agreement on cooperation in agriculture
Kenya and DR Congo have signed a bilateral agreement on cooperation in agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors. President Uhuru Kenyatta and his DR Congo...
Harvesting of greens begins in Lesotho with food security improving
The lean farming season in Lesotho has ended, and most farmers households are expected to have depleted food stocks from the 2021 harvest with...
Severe foods shortages hit 13% of Zambians
Farming families in Zambia are experiencing a slow and silent climate crisis that has driven about 13%of the population into severe food shortages, which is...
How rural Africa is achieving equitable and effective food system transformation
Food systems in Africa are transforming at a rapid rate. However, while it’s important to encourage and drive change, it’s also vital to ensure...