Senegal farmers, extension officers trained on climate-smart technologies
A training course to facilitate the uptake of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Systems in Senegal had farmers and technicians under the Accelerating Impact...
Coffee yields in Kiambu Kenya records an increase
Kiambu coffee farmers have witnessed their yields increase by over seven tonnes owing to the use of blended fertilizer in their farms.
Kiambu County Governor...
Kiambu farm in Kenya to be first to get certified for food safety compliance
Belmont Farm of Beyond Fruits Limited, a vegetable farm in Limuru, Kiambu County has become the first individual horticulture producer in Kenya to get...
Amidst Rising Global Temperatures, Scientists Identify Heat and Drought-Resistant Crop Genes
As global temperatures continue to soar unseasonably early, it has added pressure to the many factors piling pressure on Africa’s food systems. Other factors...
Kenya selected to pilot free continental trade
Kenya is among seven countries selected to pilot the continental free trade area that seeks to unlock the movement of goods and services in...
KenGen to invest in fertilizer production
State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has revealed plans branch into fertilizer production.
The firm announced it has kicked off the search for consultants to...
Tanzania to increase fertilizer uptake
The government of Tanzania has announced plans to increase the amount of fertilizer in the 2022/23 agricultural season.
Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) executive director,...
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures invests in climate crop for resilient agriculture
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures, a venture capital firm affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, has announced its investment in Climate Crop, an Israeli startup specialized...
The power of packaging in influencing consumer decision-making
Raymond Dube, Managing Director, Nampak Liquid Cartons
As inflation has a hit a 13-year in South Africa, brands have to work harder than ever in...
UFS forms partnership with ZZ2, well-known South African farming and fresh produce company
The University of the Free State (UFS) has formed a partnership with ZZ2 – a well-known South African farming and fresh produce company. The...