Bigger and smarter investments in small-scale agriculture are key to build a prosperous Africa
“Our first line of action against climate change, hunger and poverty is prosperous rural communities. Investing in small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs is the ...
Standard Bank partnership with Sappi continues to empower burgeoning youth farmers
Standard Bank’s partnership with the aquaponics project at the Sappi Ngodwana Nursery has led to 16 jobs and seen 28 aspiring farmers take up...
IFAD urges G20 leaders to invest in sustainable agriculture and rural development
“G20 support is crucial for targeted investments and effective public policies that foster prosperous rural economies and strengthen family farming and food systems,” said...
New low carbon insulation made by farm workers could support rural economies, experts hope
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could help to support rural economies and tackle labour shortages,...
IFAD and Niger sign supplementary financing agreements to improve food security and resilience of...
The Government of Niger and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently signed documents to bring additional financing to the Family Farming Development...
UN Agency IFAD wins global award for fund traceability innovation using blockchain
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a United Nations specialized agency and international financial institution, committed to investing in rural communities, proudly announces...
Kagiso Trust Awards R3 Million to SPAR’s Rural Hub Farmers, Strengthening Rural Farming and...
Kagiso Trust, through its Tyala Impact Fund, has made a significant impact on rural farming communities by awarding R300,000 each to 10 rural hub...
IFAD and the Philippines launch new project to boost rural livelihoods and protect ecosystems
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Republic of the Philippines launched a new project to support rural communities, particularly those in...
MSMEs Highlighted as a Force in Building Africa’s Food Systems in the Latest Leading...
AGRA has today launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled "Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa."
The report provides an...
Major grant for British bio-input company will boost African agriculture
Providing sub-Saharan smallholders with a cost-effective alternative to expensive artificial nitrogen fertiliser has come a step closer for British agri-biotech company Legume Technology, following...