600 youths in Nigeria empowered with skills in greenhouse farming
About 600 youths in Nigeria have been empowered with practical skills in greenhouse farming technology, targeted at propelling them to gainfully venture into the...
Nigeria bans foreigners from buying agric produce directly from farmers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned foreigners from directly purchasing agricultural produce from farmers.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo announced...
Nigeria, EU to strengthen ties on agriculture, research
The government of Nigeria and the European Union have inked a deal to strengthen ties on agriculture and research.
The Minister of Science Technology and...
Zimbabwe to expand irrigated area
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced plans to increase the area under irrigation, through the Accelerated Irrigation Programme, from 175 000 hectares to 250...
Ukraine crisis highlights importance of food security
Regardless of your business, South Africa sits at the very end of very long global supply lines. Even before Covid-19 and the July 2021...
Uganda, Kenya to improve transit of fish to Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda and Kenya have agreed to improve fish transit from Lake Turkana to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During a four-day discussion held at Busia,...
Kenya mulls tea fund to boost price stabilization
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is set to establish a tea fund to mobilize resources towards efficient and effective price stabilization in the sector.
Peter Munya,...
Building a stronger, more inclusive agriculture sector in South Africa
By: Dawie Head of Information and Marketing at FNB Agriculture ,Gert Breet, Business Development Head, FNB Agriculture
The importance of the agricultural sector to South...
World Bank Group’s Global Index Insurance Facility announces winners of the Africa AgTech &...
The Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF), a World Bank Group program, announced the three top winners of the Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge, a competition for technology-led enterprises in Africa to offer innovative...
Why choose plastic agricultural bins
What are plastic agricultural bins?
For decades wooden crates and boxes have been the standard for fruit, vegetable, and other food-grade applications. As times have...