FAO, CABI act in concert to intensify pest control in Eastern Africa
As part of a broad-based initiative to address the plant protection needs of the Eastern Africa nations, a practical training programme on Pest Risk...
What does the impact of the lower contribution to the GDP mean for agriculture?
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural economist at FNB Agri-Business
Although contribution was muted in the 1st quarter, this is a temporary blip given the...
African Food Fellowship kicks off food systems leadership training programme
The African Food Fellowship has kicked off a food systems leadership training programme set to boost Africa’s food systems. The Fellowship will empower emerging...
Company in Kenya introduces ‘SokoFresh’, tech using solar energy to prevent food waste
A company in Kenya is using solar energy to help smallholder farmers keep harvested produce cool and prevent food waste.SokoFresh is a member of...
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...