FAO to launch agricultural innovation hub in Ethiopia
FAO has announced plans to launch a network of in-country innovation hubs in Ethiopia, established by FAO and Ethiopia's agricultural institutions, to support farmers...
East Africa in US$25m plan to double fruit and vegetable exports
By Lawrence Paganga
The East African Community (EAC) unveiled its annual US$25 million project to export fruit and vegetable regionally and internationally.
If the strategic project sails...
Namibia bans movement of birds as avian influenza outbreak spreads
By Lawrence Paganga
Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed on Thursday the outbreak of highly...
Rising interest rates and wetness place a dampener on a potentially excellent agriculture season
After a bullish start to the 2021/22 agriculture season with prospects of another excellent season despite cost pressures, the sector faces a further challenge...
Kenya launches sustainable agriculture, water access project in Nyandarua
The government of Kenya has launched an operation to support the populations of Nyandarua County to facilitate their water supply and promote sustainable agriculture....
FAO, Japan seek to empower women and youth in agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) and the Japanese Government Mission to the African...
Kenya commissions Sh1 bn semen plant in Trans Nzoia County
The government of Kenya has commissioned Sh 1billion semen plant in Trans Nzoia County. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya officiated the ceremony and said...
Bayer’s Grants4Ag Program Awards Funding for 21 New Crop Science Research Proposals
Bayer today announced its 2022 cohort of Grants4Ag grant recipients who were chosen to receive awards ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 Euros to help...
You are what your food eats
We all know the adage, ‘you are what you eat’ - how healthy eating and nutritious food result in us being healthy, well-nourished humans....
Kenya extends avocado export ban
The government of Kenya has extended the avocado ban which took effect on November 15, 2021 to indefinite. Kenya Agriculture and Food authority director...