The SUM-Africa project for smallholder farmers in Uganda sets higher targets for 2019
The Sum-Africa project, which is providing smallholder farmers in Uganda with satellite-based drought index insurance, has set higher targets for 2019. The project, which...
UN launches hunt for start-ups and enterprises changing the face of food systems
The UN Food Systems Summit has announced a competition to identify the best small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the world...
Yields more than doubled during 4-year project with smallholder farmers
Farmers benefit from Bayer’s outreach, knowledge transfer and potato training.
Bayer presented challenges and best practice experiences with the implementation of its Root2Successs™ concept on...
Supporting smallholder farming operations: Contributing to sustainable results in the context of South Africa’s...
Deciduous Fruit Value Chain Financing Project Farmer
Job creation in the agricultural sector could be boosted by Smallholder Farmer (SHF) support programmes that focus on,...
uMsinga emerging farmer invests in high-tech agriculture solutions that will benefit local women-run farming...
Six months ago, founder and chairman of the Bahle Zondo Foundation, philanthropist and entrepreneur Dr. Bahle Zondo walked into the AGCO Africa office announcing...
Op-Ed: Africa’s Soil Health Crisis Demands Immediate Attention
Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital resource are rapidly approaching critical thresholds.
The...
Nestlé partners with IDH’s Grown Sustainably in Africa programme to boost local sourcing in...
Nestlé has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative (www.IDHSustainableTrade.com), as part of the Grown Sustainably in Africa (GSA)...
Op-ed: Strengthening Africa’s trade links through stronger Sanitary and Phytosanitary capabilities
Ghana’s vegetable exports continue after improvements to its SPS capabilities
By Dr Dennis Rangi – Director General – Development, CABI
Like many of my fellow Africans,...
Unlocking Business Potential in Mozambique: A Success Story from Oleos do Sul
In the heart of Maxixe in the Inhambane province of Mozambique, lies a thriving coconut oil processing plant known as Oleos do Sul. Established...
IFAD enters the Australian Dollar market, issuing AUD 75 million sustainable bond to investor...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) issued its first Australian Dollar (AUD) private placement today, setting yet another milestone as an issuer of...