Uganda begins probe into fake agro-chemicals
The government of Uganda has commenced probing of fake agro-chemicals. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture has an 11-member committee to hastily study and give...
Famers in Ghana warned about Fall Armyworm
Ghanian farmers have been asked to weary of Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation. Mr. Prosper Mensah, the Yendi Municipal Agricultural Extension Officer advised farmers to...
Coffee farmers in Kenya turn to organic farming
Coffee farmers in Kenya have turned to organic farming to improve quality of produce. Farmers who are plying their trade at Kanyama village in...
AKILIMO digital platform improves potato yields in Rwanda
A digital platform has improved potato yields in Rwanda. The AKILIMO digital platform was launched in 2020 by CIP, RAB, and the International Institute of...
Morocco: CMGP, CAS merger completed
African Development Partners II (ADP II), a fund advised by Development Partners International (DPI), and AfricInvest have announced the completion of Compagnie Marocaine de...
Morocco’s OCP to expand agricultural value chain
Morocco’s OCP Group has announced plans to expand agricultural value chain in Africa. This follows a financing agreement signed between the leading fertilizer company...
Zinc fertilisers are essential to boost cereal-crop yield
An adequate zinc supply in maize plants maintains high pollen viability and a sufficient carbohydrate source
In Sub-Saharan Africa, soil health concerns are largely due...
FAO, CABI act in concert to intensify pest control in Eastern Africa
As part of a broad-based initiative to address the plant protection needs of the Eastern Africa nations, a practical training programme on Pest Risk...
US $120M fertilizer plant in Kenya begins operations
A fertilizer plant constructed at a cost of US $120million in Nakuru County, Kenya has commenced operations. Executive Director of FEA, Titus Gitau confirmed...
300,000 Ugandan youth to be supported in agriculture sector
300,000 Young Ugandans are set to be supported in agriculture sector. This follows a launched programme by Humanitarian aid and development agency,...