Igad and UN appeal for drought relief in Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) are appealing for urgent action to mitigate...
$2million dedicated to increase women’s incomes through Beekeeping in Ghana
For smallholder farmers in Ghana producing shea butter, bees are normally pests to swat away. But these insects will soon prove invaluable to farmers...
Bopinc and Village Capital launch landmark studies on the potential of circular agribusiness in...
Two new landmark studies from the O-Farms program, implemented by Bopinc and Village Capital and supported by the IKEA Foundation, share key insights on...
Conveyors for agricultural uses
Cost-effective, Safer and Efficient Material Handling
Information from leading OEMs indicates that conveyors have improved material handling tasks in farming businesses in other regions. This...
Kenya launches new project to upgrade livestock breeds
Livestock farming in Kajiado and Narok Counties in Kenya is set for a major facelift following the launch of a new project that is...
Gambia secures U.S $40M for inclusive, resilient, competitive agriculture
US $40Million from the International Development Association (IDA) has been approved by the World Bank Board to promote the development of inclusive, resilient, and...
Benin registers first protected geographical indication
Benin has registered its first protected geographical indication at the African Intellectual Property Organisation. The honour goes to the sugarloaf pineapple from the Allada...
Unpacking the public petition to withdraw harmful pesticides from the Kenyan market
A growing population, need for exports and the emergence of new pests are cited as key reasons behind the proliferation of agrochemicals in Kenya,...
Farmers In Niari To Benefit From Agri Resources Cold Storage Facility
In the Republic of Congo, onion farmers in the province of Niari and its surrounding areas are set to reap the benefits from the...
Ugandan farmers task government on seed policy
Farmers in Uganda together with stakeholders in the agriculture sector have tasked the government to consider reviewing the Seed policy 2013 and include forage...