Zimbabwe farmers concerned as fertiliser shoots up again
By Lawrence Paganga
The price of fertiliser in Zimbabwe went up again this week, a move that will seriously affect farmers across the country.
Farmers in Zimbabwe are...
Nestlé announces innovative plan to tackle child labor risks, increase farmer income and achieve...
Nestlé announced a new plan to tackle child labor risks in cocoa production. At the center is an innovative income accelerator program, which aims...
Innovative packaging machine relies on progressive lubrication
SKF has supplied its progressive automatic lubrication system, including pumps and metering devices, to Kiefel, a leading German manufacturer of packaging machinery.Gothenburg, Sweden 18...
Morocco projects an increase on production of Navel oranges
Morocco expects to increase its production of Navel oranges this season, which it mainly exports. According to Le360, despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the...
Redi project to rehabilitate irrigation systems in 3 regions in Morocco
The Resilience and Sustainability of Irrigation Water (REDI) are set to rehabilitate irrigation systems in three regions in Morocco.The project aims to rationalize the...
FAO to launch agricultural innovation hub in Ethiopia
FAO has announced plans to launch a network of in-country innovation hubs in Ethiopia, established by FAO and Ethiopia's agricultural institutions, to support farmers...
East Africa in US$25m plan to double fruit and vegetable exports
By Lawrence PagangaThe East African Community (EAC) unveiled its annual US$25 million project to export fruit and vegetable regionally and internationally.If the strategic project sails...
Namibia bans movement of birds as avian influenza outbreak spreads
By Lawrence PagangaNamibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed on Thursday the outbreak of highly...
Kenya launches sustainable agriculture, water access project in Nyandarua
The government of Kenya has launched an operation to support the populations of Nyandarua County to facilitate their water supply and promote sustainable agriculture....
FAO, Japan seek to empower women and youth in agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) and the Japanese Government Mission to the African...