East Africa in US$25m plan to double fruit and vegetable exports
By Lawrence Paganga
The 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 Paganga
Namibia’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...
Kenya commissions Sh1 bn semen plant in Trans Nzoia County
The government of Kenya has commissioned Sh 1billion semen plant in Trans Nzoia County. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya officiated the ceremony and said...
Study on financial solution for Tanzania farmers wins award
By Lawrence Paganga
A study which looks at the financial solutions to help farmers in Tanzania, received the prestigious United Kingdom (UK) -based Financial Times Responsible Business...
Kenya extends avocado export ban
The government of Kenya has extended the avocado ban which took effect on November 15, 2021 to indefinite. Kenya Agriculture and Food authority director...
Botswana High Court grants hemp farmer permission to start production
By Lawrence Paganga
The Gaborone High Court in Botswana has granted Daniel de Beer, the director of Fresh Standard, permission to grow hemp for medicinal...
Thiba Dam project in Kenya nears completion
Construction of Thiba Dam in Kenya is nearing completion. According to the project, Engineer Stephen Mutinda the development which is expected to secure a...
Kenya launches agricultural training programme in Kwale County
The government of Kenya has rolled out an agricultural training programme for farmers in Kwale. The project which is partnership of Ministry of Agriculture...