Ghana earmarks US $105M to rehabilitate 3 dams to boost agriculture
The government of Ghana is to undertake a $105m rehabilitation project from next month on three irrigation schemes to boost agriculture production in the...
600 youths in Nigeria empowered with skills in greenhouse farming
About 600 youths in Nigeria have been empowered with practical skills in greenhouse farming technology, targeted at propelling them to gainfully venture into the...
Nigeria bans foreigners from buying agric produce directly from farmers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned foreigners from directly purchasing agricultural produce from farmers.The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo announced...
Nigeria, EU to strengthen ties on agriculture, research
The government of Nigeria and the European Union have inked a deal to strengthen ties on agriculture and research.The Minister of Science Technology and...
Eni, Benin ink deal for joint initiatives in agro-industrial sector
Benin and Eni have signed a cooperation agreement to develop jointly initiatives on the agro-industrial chain for biorefining use.The deal will see the parties...
Zimbabwe to expand irrigated area
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced plans to increase the area under irrigation, through the Accelerated Irrigation Programme, from 175 000 hectares to 250...
Uganda, Kenya to improve transit of fish to Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda and Kenya have agreed to improve fish transit from Lake Turkana to the Democratic Republic of Congo.During a four-day discussion held at Busia,...
Hennie’s Trekkers flies the Massey Ferguson flag high in the Malmesbury region
The Massey Ferguson range of tractors, from low to high horsepower, and vintage models to the latest technology, are robust workhorses that continue the...
Kenya mulls tea fund to boost price stabilization
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is set to establish a tea fund to mobilize resources towards efficient and effective price stabilization in the sector.Peter Munya,...
Smith Power to introduce 4 m trailed disc mower conditioner in its portfolio
The Kubota DMC8540R – the first 4 m trailed mower conditioner that Smith Power is bringing to market – will enable farmers to achieve...