AFEX raises $26.5M to address food security in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, today announced a US$26.5 million commitment to AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities...
Artificial intelligence, blockchain and other technologies contributing to the future of local agriculture
Innovative technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), drones and more, will continue to pave the way for growth within the local agricultural sector, while...
CGIAR names first cohort winners of Food Systems Accelerator agribusiness award
The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR), has named first cohort winners of Food Systems Accelerator agribusiness award from East and Southern Africa.The...
Joint initiative teaches pupils about the agricultural value chain and self-sufficiency
AfriForum, Saai and the Office of Kgosi Mogakolodi Masibi of the Batlharo Boo Tokwana Ba Ga Masibi Traditional Community of Disaneng, west of Mahikeng...
Republic of Congo, SNPC launch project to preserve the country’s biodiversity through reforestation
The Republic of Congo in partnership with Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), the country’s national oil company, has announced the launch a...
Indoor Farming Market Revenue is projected to rise at a CAGR of 11.3% through...
According to a study done by market research and competitive intelligence firm Fact.MR, the worldwide indoor farming market is expected to develop at a...
New strategies needed to help banana farmers recover from climate shocks
Extreme weather events and the globalised nature of food production puts smallholder farmers at risk of ‘double exposure’ of production and market loss, according...
$700k Saved Per Farm: Laser Bird Repellents Protect Mississippi Fish Farms
Mississippi's aquaculture industry faces a soaring challenge as white egrets threaten fish populations, jeopardizing farms valued at $700,000 each. In response, innovative laser bird...
FLEXSOL’s innovative flexible bladders, tanks provide solution to various water storage needs
FLEXSOL, a manufacturing company and member of “Polymerconsulting” Group - the leading CIS market supplier of polymer films and industrial fabrics since 2003 is...
CIMMYT-NARES empowers African women smallholder farmers through maize seed breeding programs
In the wake of many challenges, among others, climate change and gender-based differences in African-staple crops production facing farmers in the Sub-Saharan Africa especially...