Ghana, Rwanda ink deal to develop a chocolate plant
The government of Rwanda, and Ghana have inked a deal that will see a chocolate production plant constructed in Rwanda.The deal is one of...
Sahel launches a new regional agroecological project
Sahel has launched a regional agroecological project set to increase the resilience of Sahelian farmers. The project dubbed ‘FAIR Sahel’ consists of integrating agroecological...
Farmforte, AFGEAN, HYBR, ALTS partner to boost agriculture in Nigeria
A quadripartite partnership has been inked between Farmforte Limited, the Agricultural Fresh Produce Growers and Exporters Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN), HYBR, a pan-African Innovation...
Lack of proper pest and disease control threaten sustainability
The ability to detect, prevent and respond to animal health and livestock emergencies is critical to ensure food security and the sustainability of the...
South Sudan to receive funds to address food insecurity
South Sudan is set to receive funding for various organisations to address acute food insecurity and desert locust crisis in the country.The South Sudan...
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...