Unga Group, Kenya seeks shareholders nod for fish feed joint venture
Unga Group Limited, Kenyan-based holding company is seeking shareholder approval to transfer part of the assets in two of its subsidiaries to joint ventures...
Kitui farmers in Kenya venture into irrigated agriculture
The county government of Kitu in Kenya has embarked on encouraging and supporting a shift to drought-resistant and high-value crops such as pulses.The County...
IGAD, FAO call for urgent action to mitigate the impacts of drought across the...
A joint statement by the IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu and the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa, Dr Chimimba David Phiri.Vulnerable communities...
United Refineries, Zimbabwe eyes 10 000 Ha of soya crop
United Refineries Limited, a Bulawayo based edible oil manufacturer, and its partners, expect contract farmers in Zimbabwe to grow soyabean about 10 000 hectares...
President Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo to discuss investing...
In a timely visit—following the just completed COP26, and as countries face the need to pursue their development while taking measures to combat climate...
Zimbabwe farmers revive derelict farming country clubs
By Lawrence Paganga
Farmers in Zimbabwe are reviving farming country clubs in their districts to meet, share knowledge and experiences.Farmers' country clubs were introduced by...
Gambia host Ladoum Sheep Show
Gambia through the Gam-Sheep Breeders and Professional sheep Breeders Association in collaboration with its Senegalese counterpart hosted ‘Ladoum-Sheep’ show at Abuko.The event was supported...
Namibia cancels uranium drilling permits in aquifer
The government of Namibia has cancelled uranium drilling permits in aquifer. The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform has cancelled two prospecting permits once...
Benin unveils agricultural financing plan for 2021-30
The government of Benin has unveiled the strategy it has set to finance the agriculture sector from 2021 to 2030.The plan was revealed during...
Case IH helps South East Asian farmers on their Path to Precision
Case IH has launched a campaign to empower the farmers of South East Asia by educating them on the basics of precision farming. Known...