Morocco launches “Irrisat” programme to optimise irrigation water
Morocco has launched the "Irrisat-Morocco" irrigation programme to optimise water supplies for irrigation using satellite data, in response to the drought.
The programme, Initiated by...
Sustain Africa, an emergency response and resilience initiative supporting Ugandan farmers with affordable inputs...
This article outlines the launch and expected impact of an agricultural support initiative for rural farmers in Uganda called Sustain Africa. The initiative is...
Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest with beloved Bavarian treats
To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the...
Kenya issues early drought warning bulletin for Kwale County
The Government of Kenya on Thursday released an early warning bulletin for Kwale County which shows that in August the district received normal rainfall.
However,...
Quenching the thirst for water in cartons
Sustainability continues to be a force of change in the consumer goods market. In an IBM consumer survey, 80% of respondents indicate sustainability is...
WFP, Namibia sign MoU to establish sustainable food systems
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Namibia and the Ohangwena Regional Council in that country have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish...
Ghana receive US $2.5M boost for smallholder farmers
Ghana has received US $2.5miliion support from the International Development (USAID) to enable smallholder farmers to get access to affordable fertiliser supply to increase...
KOICA, MOFA holds training in Ghana on improved rice production
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture has held a three-day training for 25 farmer leaders...
Roeslein Alternative Energy Wins $80 Million Grant to Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Value Chain
A partnership of 14 public and private entities led by Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) has been awarded $80 million from the federal government’s first...
Afreximbank dangles US$6bln for Africa’s food security
TO foster Africa’s food security, continent’s Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has staked US$6 billion in development financing to benefit and strengthen Africa’s food security prospects...