Putting rural small-scale farmers at the centre of global climate negotiations –IFAD interactive events...
Rural small-scale farmers are disproportionately impacted by climate change, yet seldom have a voice at global forums. At COP26, the International Fund for Agricultural...
Tunisia: Agriculture – Siamap 2021 opens
The 15th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Fisheries "SIAMAP 2021" has officially opened at the Kram Exhibition Center. This...
Climate change to force crop switch for small farmers
Small farmers around the world who grow thirsty crops like corn will face a huge adaptation challenge as the effects of climate change worsen...
Namibia Chamber of agriculture set up
The government of Namibia has established the Namibia Chamber of Agriculture to offer a united voice and central contact during policy dialogues with the...
CENEEMA, SODEPA partner to boost farming in Cameroon ranches
Cameroon’s Livestock Development Corporation (SODEPA) and the National Centre for the Study and Experiment of Agricultural Machinery (CENEEMA) have signed a partnership agreement to...
Africa’s second plant breeding conference kicks off in Rwanda
Scientists, entrepreneurs, institutional leaders and students from Africa and beyond are meeting this week in Kigali, Rwanda and online for the second continental African...
IFAD report predicts steep drop in African staple crops by 2050, prompting urgent call...
Staple crops in eight African countries could decrease by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in some areas if temperatures continue to rise...
Egypt to participate in innovative soil research
Egypt has announced an interest in innovative soil research to play a key role in developing the cultivation of fruits and vegetables.The Ambassador of...
Kenya’s agricultural premiums hit Sh1 billion mark
Kenya’s agricultural insurance premiums have crossed Sh1 billion mark, pointing to increased uptake of crop and livestock covers by smallholder farmers. This is according...
FAO to train farmers on KIAMIS digital platform
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has announced plans to train farmers on the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), a sensitization program...