Green technology for irrigation launched in Rwanda
A green technology for irrigation has been launched in Ngoma District in Rwanda. The Rwf271 million hillside irrigation scheme to water fruits and vegetables...
Why Nairobi summit is a big deal for Africa’s agriculture
The four-day AGRF 2021 Summit is set to take place next week in Nairobi, Kenya with participants expected to chart a recovery path for...
Malawi launches new initiative set to strengthen fertilizer regulation
Malawi has launched a new initiative aimed at establishing a harmonized framework that will improve regulation of fertilizers across Southern Africa.Food and Agriculture Organization...
IAEA supports improved aquifer management in climate change affected Namibia
Groundwater provides half of all drinking water worldwide. The impact of climate change on groundwater sources is severely impacting availability and quality in many...
The “Kragspan” is now even more powerful
The InteliGro/VKB “Kragspan”, which was launched in the 2020/21 season for summer row crops, introduced its commercial offer for the 2021/22 season during an...
Gambia to spend D524M on fertilizer subsidy
The government of Gambia is set to spend D524 million on fertilizer subsidy for this year's farming season. The ministry of finance and economic...
Tanzania Farmers to access affordable NPS and NPS Zink fertilisers
Farmers in Tanzania will be able to access affordable NPS and NPS Zink fertilisers. The government made the announcement and said the prices will...
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...
First Ivorian innovation wins Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
Chemical Engineer Noël N’guessan has won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a biowaste equipment innovation for smallholder...