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...
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...
Zimbabwe’s Agric Ministry gets biggest chunk of US$343m in 2022 budget
By Lawrence PagangaThe Zimbabwe government has allocated US$343 million to the Ministry of Agriculture for its 2022 operational budget.Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced this...
Tadb, Kcbl inks deal to enable lending small holder farmers
Tanzania Agriculture Development Bank (TADB) has signed agreement with Kilimanjaro Co-operative Bank Limited (KCBL) to enable lending small holder farmers in Kilimanjaro Region at...
New regional policy in Uganda to boost agriculture produce
A new regional policy on agricultural and trade policy reforms will boost trade between member states in Uganda. This is according to executive director...