Zambian farmers lack access to farm inputs, basic extension services, says NGO
Humanitarian organisation People In Need (PIN) says most smallholder farmers in the Western Province of Zambia lack access to agricultural inputs, farm assets, agricultural...
Lumpy skin disease outbreak hits dairy farmers in Malawi
By Oscar Nkala:
The Malawian government has confirmed the outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which has affected over 1 100 cattle in three dairy farming...
Consumers to braai more pork : South Africa
by Paul Makube:
With the continued decrease in the price of pork whilst other meats trend higher, consumers who are feeling the pinch are most...
Zimbabwe : Command livestock take shape
Nqobile Bhebhe ,Zimbabwe:
ZIMBABWE’s quest to boost its national cattle herd could be on course as Government is this week expected to start distributing cattle...
Do Women Perform the Bulk of the Work in African Agriculture?
by Wandile Sihlobo:
The World Bank recently released an interesting book which questions a number of data and statements about Africa’s agricultural sector. The...
Kenya Pepper exporters suffer losses from pest attacks
Kenya’s pepper exporters have suffered a huge losses following the escalation of False Codling Moth pest attack. Consequently, the European Union market has imposed...
Op-ed : Fall armyworm invasion, a wake-up call for Africa
By Michelle Adelman, an advocate for plant-based protein food and founder of Accite Holdings, which focuses on technology-led, sustainable agriculture projects in Africa.
The outbreak...
Proper Maize Post-harvest practices
By Nita Karume: (Kenya)
Shortages and high prices continue to characterize Kenya’s food security status. As a country, Kenya is still reeling from the effects...
US$500 000 to fight avian flu and fall army-worm in Zimbabwe
By Oscar Nkala
The Japanese embassy in Harare has donated US$500 000 to help the government of Zimbabwe fight the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)...
Winter Wheat : Adhere to set planting days
Nqobile Bhebhe ,Zimbabwe:
Farmers intending to take part in winter wheat production have been urged to plant on May 1 in order to realize good...