ABE considers financing solutions for land reclamation in Egypt
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) is considering financing solutions for land reclamation in development areas. This is part its new strategy and future...
Kericho in Kenya exports Sh110M coffee to South Korea
Kericho County in Kenya has exported 134.4 metric tonnes of coffee valued at Sh110 million to South Korea making it the first consignment of...
KENAFF launches strategic plan to address issues affecting farmers
The Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF) has launched its strategic plan for the year 2022 to 2026 that outlines the framework through which they...
Morocco to mobilize €220 million for wastewater reuse by 2027
The government of Morocco has announced plans to mobilize nearly €220 million for the implementation of the National Shared Liquid Sanitation Program (PNAM). The...
FAO appeals for US $130M for drought-hit East Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for US $130M to provide time-critical assistance to highly vulnerable communities in...
Egypt to draft law confiscating illegal buildings on agricultural land
The government the Egypt has tasked the Ministry of Justice to draft a law confiscating illegal building and imposing fines on trespassers on agricultural...
SONA 22: Kwanalu welcomes Agri-focus issues but demands commitment from government
Kwanalu welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks, during yesterday evening’s SONA, which addressed a number of key issues pertaining to agriculture, as well as various...
Kenya, FAO launches strategy to boost action on weed, invasive pests
Kenya and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations launched an invasive pests and weeds management strategy to boost food and nutrition...
IFDC commits to make fertilizer affordable in Ghana
The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), an independent non-profit organisation, is this year working out modalities with policy makers at national and international levels...
Kwale Youth, Kenya launches Elimu Shamba Program programme
A group of youth in Kwale County in Kenya have teamed up and launched a program dubbed ‘elimu shamba’ to train local farmers on...