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...
African Food Fellowship kicks off food systems leadership training programme
The African Food Fellowship has kicked off a food systems leadership training programme set to boost Africa’s food systems. The Fellowship will empower emerging...
US $104m program targeting land degradation in Africa launched
A US $104million program targeting land degradation in in Africa and Central Asian countries has been launched. The Program, will involve work across three...
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...
Researchers with unique ideas on helping farmers protect their crops selected as Bayer 2021...
Winners of Bayer’s Grants4Ag competition research projects geared to protecting farmers’ crops around the world.
More than 20...
Tech-Driven Agriculture to boost women and youth farmers in Nigeria
Building on its work to boost food security in Nigeria through technology-driven agricultural services, Thrive Agric has launched a 1-year project to...
Kenya, Burundi inks seven deals to boost bilateral cooperation
Kenya and Burundi have signed seven agreements that are aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two East African nations.
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,...
Vice-chancellors in Africa pledge support to bettering agricultural output
Vice-chancellors of 130 African universities have pledged to mobilise resources for continental initiatives that would support human capital development as well as...
CSIRO develops sprayable biodegradable polymer membrane
Australian Research Organisation CSIRO has developed a sprayable biodegradable polymer membrane that can help farmers produce more, while using less water, nutrients...