The Future of Trade in Africa: Reflections from IATF 2023
By Ayodeji Balogun
Prior to joining a strong mix of professionals and businesses at the 2023 Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF), I was in Kigali,...
Zambia’s food secures until 2024-Mtolo
Zambia has secured more than 1 million metric tons of maize in addition to other crops which have been stocked in food storage sheds,...
Pfumvudza agricultural cotton scheme in Zimbabwe targets 520k household
The Pfumvudza agricultural cotton scheme in Zimbabwe is targeting 520, 000 households in marginalized areas in bid to increase production.
Following the successful roll-out of...
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism receives $7.3 million to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder...
Global Affairs Canada has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer...
Planting kick-starts in Lesotho amid high input costs
The 2022/23 agricultural season in Lesotho has started with widespread favourable rainfall, and in some parts of the country, the farming season has started...
Youth agricultural constraints in Zimbabwe
By Hwande Sheunesu
Zimbabwe is endowed in agricultural resources. As a result, agricultural activities have a large bearing on developmental issues in the country. It ...
A Global Recognition of Impactful Work in Sustainable Development
Malawi is proud to host the International Supervisory Board (ISB) of Solidaridad, marking a historic moment in Solidaridad’s 5 years of operation in Malawi....
Bank Windhoek to host second Online Agriculture Series
Bank Windhoek is set to host its second Online Agriculture Series on Wednesday and Thursday, 23-24 June. Themed 'Innovation and Trends that will shape...
AGRA/CGA Partner to Advance Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya ahead of the Oct-Dec 2023 Rains
AGRA in partnership with the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) convened a pre-planning preparation forum with key stakeholders to reinforce regenerative agriculture practices in Makueni...
IFAD €3.5 million loan to promote women-led agribusiness in Madagascar and support small-scale farmers
As agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low-income countries struggle to finance growth, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is stepping...