Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak
The Ministry of Agriculture in Benin has confirmed an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 avian flu in two districts near the capital Porto...
UNESCO-NATCOM embark on tree planting exercise in Gambia
The National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO-NATCOM) has embarked on a massive tree planting exercise in Gambia.The organisation is...
Farmers petition parliament to review EU policy, before adopting it unseen
Petition highlights governmental failure in recommending parliamentary adoption of policies Kenya is disputing as illegitimate and unfounded through the World Trade OrganisationFarmers, led by...
Across Africa, economic growth is rooted in protecting nature
Africa’s prosperity depends on preserving its vast natural wealth, yet the continent’s natural capital stocks are dwindling rapidly, concludes a new report released today...
Kenya to revive banana farming in Vihiga County
Kenya has embarked on a project to revive banana farming in Vihiga after containing a deadly viral disease that almost wiped out the crop...
Increased participation of women in land reform structures crucial to meeting socio-economic development imperatives
While South Africa has made some strides over the last 20 years when it comes to the participation of women in land reform, there...
Kilimo-Viwanda Scholarship programme in Tanzania creates bright future in Agriculture
The agricultural sector in Tanzania accounts for 27% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 25% of foreign currency. The industry also provides 60% of...
The need for developing new EU-African agricultural trade policies
Agriculture is one of the most critical industries globally, and it's one of the essential industries in Africa. It accounts for many jobs and...
AGRIMAX FORTIS with the Special compound is based on feedback from farmers
Designed by BKT for the most challenging operations on rocky ground in some areas of Spain and France,it is seven times more resistant than...
Agriculture posts a trade surplus in the 2ndQ2021 despite ongoing Covid-19 challenges
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business
The results of both the first and second quarter of 2021 agriculture export performance reflects...