Maize production in Nigeria records highest level since independence
Maize production in Nigeria has recorded the highest level since the nation’s independence in 1960. This is according to reports from United State Department...
AFEX, Niger govt partner to improve agriculture productivity
Nigeria’s leading commodities market player, AFEX, has inked a partnership with Niger State Ministry of Agriculture and the Niger State Commodity and Export Promotion...
The rise of women in African farming
For its production and brewing activities, AB Inbev depends on high-quality agricultural crops from thriving communities and healthy ecosystems. Taking a farmer-centric approach in...
Rwanda retains top spot in delivering Africa’s agriculture plan
For the third time in a row, Rwanda emerged the best performing country in implementing the seven commitments of the June 2014 Malabo Declaration,...
Zimbabwe, Malawi in joint bio-fertilisers research
Scientists from Zimbabwe and Malawi are working on a joint research project to develop bio-fertilisers which are inexpensive and eco-friendly to help boost crop...
Zero tillage making farming profitable in Africa
Zero tillage is making farming productive profitable in Africa while also improving soil health, yields for farmers especially in Uganda, Algeria, Lesotho and Zambia.
Farmers...
Zimbabwe establishes $262m Marondera Agro-Industrial Park
A Zimbabwean university, the Marondera University of Agricultural Science and Technology (MUAST) has established an agro-industrial park at the college after received $262 million...
Ghana earmarks US $105M to rehabilitate 3 dams to boost agriculture
The government of Ghana is to undertake a $105m rehabilitation project from next month on three irrigation schemes to boost agriculture production in the...
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...