America release US $9.5m for Malawi’s fight against hunger
The United States of America (USA) Government, through the US Agency for International Development (Usaid), has pumped in US $9.5 million to the World...
Egypt targets to increase agricultural production by 30%
Egypt has announced plans to increase domestic product (GDP) contribution of its agriculture sector to 12% by 2024, in addition to increasing agricultural production...
6 cities commit to FAO’s “green cities” programme of action
Six cities have committed to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s launched “green cities” programme of action for Africa.The aim of...
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Italian Technical Cooperation Fund extend €990,000 grant to boost...
The project will enable the businesses to better tap into national and regional markets and capitalize on the opportunities created by the African Continental...
Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture secures US $1m debt funding
Kenyan agri-tech startup Apollo Agriculture has secured a US $1million debt funding from the Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund).Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eli Pollak...
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...
Uganda, Tanzania develop drought tolerant and disease resistant banana hybrids
Plant breeders in Uganda and Tanzania have developed drought-tolerant and disease-resistant banana hybrids that are intended to support the commercialization of East Africa’s banana...
E-Livestock Global Launch Mastercard Blockchain-Based Solution to Bring Visibility to the Cattle Industry in...
E-Livestock Global has rescently launched a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health...
IFC, AfDB launch program to support women farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a program in Côte d’Ivoire set to support women farmers.The Affirmative...
The future of smart farming in South Africa
By: Nico Groenewald, Standard Bank’s Head of AgricultureTechnology has completely transformed agriculture over the last few decades. These days, farmers are integrating everything from...