US $104m program targeting land degradation in Africa launched
A US $104million program targeting land degradation in in Africa and Central Asian countries has been launched. The Program, will involve work across three...
UK-Kenya Tech Hub to support Kenyan female AgriTech entrepreneurs
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Future Females, has launched an AgriTech program to support 40 female entrepreneurs to grow their AgriTech-based businesses.
UK-Kenya...
New CEO announced for TOMRA
Tove Andersen, new CEO TOMRA
Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company TOMRA Systems ASA has said current president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, will be replaced...
My Environment
BY : Sheunesu Hwande ,Gokwe North Nembudziya,Zimbabwe
I would not have done Justice if I talk about Agriculture without mentioning the environment because Agriculture deals...
Kenya launches US $5M project to boost climate resilience
The government of Kenya has launched a US $5million project to promote climate resilience around the Lake Victoria basin.
Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary in...
How genetics can contribute towards a socially sustainable industry
Agriculture, in particular the animal protein industry, faces many questions when it comes to societal concerns. How are we creating the right...
Investing in gender responsive research key to boosting farm productivity in Africa, report
2009 AWARD Fellow, Mary Oyunga, on a farm visit
Smallholder farmers across Africa are looking to science to...
African Migratory Locusts threaten livelihoods in southern Africa
A girl walks through a cloud of locusts in north-central Namibia. ©FAO/Phillipus Tobias
Elim, Namibia – “We were...
AGCO Africa presents Africa Agribusiness Qualification to tackle youth unemployment
AGCO Africa is driving a skills development initiative under the banner of Advancement in Agricultural Education
Last year...
Bayer announces new commercial leaders for Crop Science Division to accelerate growth and drive...
Rodrigo Santos and Brett Begemann
Bayer today announced that Brett Begemann, Chief Operating Officer, Crop Science, will retire...