Tanzania: Locusts invade northern region, damage crops
East African country deploys planes to spray pesticides, urges people not to eat insects Huge swarms of desert locusts have invaded Tanzania’s northern Kilimanjaro region...
Category : Crops
SAAGA supports the legal importation of avocado fruit from Tanzania.
The following is a statement made by Subtrop CEO Derek Donkin. “South Africa and Tanzania are both members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and...
PERRY OPENS NEW OFFICE & TRAINING FACILITY IN UGANDA
Perry of Oakley Ltd., a British company with a 73 year heritage in the design, manufacture and installation of grain handling, drying and storage equipment,...
Rural women farmers need support
I grew up in Nairobi’s Kibra but visited my rural home in Bondo, Siaya County on several occasions with my parents. I noticed a unique...
ICT Adoption can Increase Crop Productivity among young farmers in Tanzania – study shows
A study has shown that the involvement of Africa’s youth in rural development and agriculture will not only boost food security on the continent but...
Ugandan sugar to hit the Kenyan market after talks
After the collapse of the sugar industry in Kenya, the country is set to receive sugar from Uganda. Kenyan will be receiving 90,000 metric tonnes...
FAO steps up efforts to contain desert locusts in Somalia
The UN food agency said aerial control operations continue against immature swarms in northwest Somalia. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has...
The Tool Every Farm Needs At Harvest: Bushel Plus
Frustrated with mounting harvest losses, Marcel Kringe went to work. “Every year we’re seeing a massive investment of time, money and resources going into growing...
Why cotton industry needs more attention if it’s to recover to its former glory
The cotton industry, once a leading source of gross domestic product, livelihood and ranked only second to the Public Service in terms of employment remains...
Cameroon’s tomato industry rots
Hervé Kouamo used to sell his tomatoes at the local market. Now he goes from door to door, searching for potential buyers. Markets in his...