Fertiliser Subsidy Programme: Prioritise farmers – GARDJA
The Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA) has appealed to the Minister for Agriculture to prioritize a lot of farmers in the...
UAP Insurance targets agriculture in Tanzania
The UAP Insurance is set to target untapped sectors in Tanzania including agriculture in its efforts to raise its market share to 15%. UAP’s...
EA countries to be trained on cage farming
Four countries in East Africa are set to be trained on sustainable cage farming to boost diminishing fish supply from Lake Victoria.
The Lake Victoria...
Uganda, Tanzania develop drought tolerant and disease resistant banana hybrids
Plant breeders in Uganda and Tanzania have developed drought-tolerant and disease-resistant banana hybrids that are intended to support the commercialization of East Africa’s banana...
ITFC inks 5-year Framework Agreement with Gambia
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, has inked a 5-year Framework Agreement with the...
US $46.6m approved for FAO-led projects
US $46.6million has been approved for Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) led project designed to support climate resilience and biodiversity,...
E-Livestock Global Launch Mastercard Blockchain-Based Solution to Bring Visibility to the Cattle Industry in...
E-Livestock Global has rescently launched a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health...
IFC, AfDB launch program to support women farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a program in Côte d’Ivoire set to support women farmers.
The Affirmative...
70% of agricultural land in Tigray, Ethiopia ready for farming
70% of agricultural land in Ethiopia's Tigray State has been made ready for Kiremt or Meher (summer) cropping season.
The country’s Minister of Agriculture, Sani...
Italy to promote expertise in seeds greenhouse technology, irrigation in Ghana
Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Italy is set introduce its technologies and specialized companies in Ghana’s agribusiness value chain and to also transmit valuable know-how...