FG, stakeholders set for second phase dry season farming
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket Programme, has met with critical stakeholders to strategise...
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How wheat, rice and maize are driving Kenya on the path to a green revolution
Food and nutrition security are major constraints and challenges facing many African countries, including Kenya. Boosting agricultural production requires enhanced crop varieties, effective pest and...
Five Agricultural businesses you can do in 2024
It would be gratifying to see more youth venture into agriculture. Nigeria is a country blessed with many natural resources that need to be utilized....
COTTCO Yet To Pay US$4.3 Million, ZWL$23.4 Billion To Farmers
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) has paid US$19.3 million to farmers to date, out of the US$23.6 million it owes, the State-run company said...
Botswana’s import ban on agricultural products bears fruit: President
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said that the country’s decision to prohibit imports of some vegetables and fruits is bearing fruit. “No nation can stand...
Food Security: Agriculture Ministry targets 2,000 tractors to boost production
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for...
AU official calls for implementation of Africa’s agricultural development pledges
The African Union (AU) has called for concerted efforts to deliver on Africa’s commitments on agricultural development. The call was made by Josefa Sacko, the...
Rwandan civil society roots for more funding towards agriculture
As Rwanda prepares for the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) scheduled from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in UAE, Dubai, local civil society...
Inequality Hotspot Map Shows Where Women In Agriculture Are Hit Hardest By Climate Crisis
Threats posed by the climate crisis disproportionally affect certain communities and social groups that are more exposed. People living in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries...