Kenyan farmers seek subsidised GM cotton seeds
Cotton farmers in Kenya have urged the government to subsidise genetically modified cotton seeds due to high cost. Farmer Francis Opallo in Teso South,...
Kenya keen on transforming smallholder agriculture into modern sector
The government of Kenya purposed to transform smallholder agriculture into a modern sector and SMEs have been identified as key actors and beneficiaries of...
CSIR-SARI introduces new varieties of ‘Frafra’ potato in Ghana
The Savannah Agriculture Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has introduced new varieties of the ‘Frafra’ potato crop to...
Tanzania to establish stable market for tea
The government of Tanzania has expressed its determination to establish a stable market for local tea to bolster production of the cash crop.
Deputy Minister...
IFAD to increase investment and presence in transforming food systems in East and Southern...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) regional team held its annual East and Southern Africa Business Planning meeting to outline a vision for...
US $143M to be invested in Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme
The United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) agreed to invest $143 million for the new Africa...
Togo introduces two new varieties of cowpeas to boost national output
The government of Togo has introduced two varieties of cowpeas that is Striga-resistant in bid to improve the nation’s cowpea output for the 2021-2022...
AiDash launches new intelligent sustainability management system
AiDash, a leading provider of satellite and AI-powered operations, maintenance and sustainability platform, today announced the launch of its Intelligent Sustainability Management System (ISMS)...
Goat Farmers Day gives exposure to this industry
Goat Farmers Day was held on 11 November 2021 at Buffelsfontein Beesboerdery Restaurant in Menlo Park, Pretoria, to celebrate goat farmers of South Africa....
NGO helps Zim families venture into poultry, hydroponic gardening
By Lawrence Paganga
A total of 940 families in Gweru, Zimbabwe have ventured into small agriculture-based self-income projects under the urban resilience-building projects supported...