Industry organization Agri SA has expressed its approval of Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen’s appointment as…
Category: Agriculture
Tanzania Boosts Zambia’s Food Security with 650,000 Ton Maize Export
In Zambia, maize is the primary staple food. The country’s persistent drought, exacerbated by the El…
Rwanda: A New $5 Billion Five-Year Plan for Agriculture
In Rwanda, agriculture contributes 27% to the GDP and employs approximately 56% of the active population.…
AfDB and WFP Initiative Boosts Wheat Production in Crisis-Stricken Sudan
In war-torn Sudan, where hunger is a growing concern, an emergency wheat production project has yielded…
Cameroon’s Soaring Fertilizer Imports: A $282 Million Expense from 2021-2023 (INS)
Following two consecutive years of substantial increases in fertilizer import volumes, reaching 73,724 tons in 2022…
Innovative Financing for Congo Basin Forest Conservation
The African Development Bank and its partners convened in Kinshasa to bolster funding initiatives aimed at…
Downforce Technologies Raises $4.2 Million for African Soil Fertility Tools
Downforce Technologies, a London-based climate tech startup specializing in soil fertility measurement tools for farmers, has…
Concrete Solutions to Combat Desertification, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Loss
The state of our land plays a crucial role in our food supply, ecosystems, and livelihoods.…
Kilimo Empowers Farmers to Conserve Water and Earn Additional Income
Most people associate water usage with drinking and showering, but a staggering 70% of global water…
Senegal’s Economy Boosted by Agricultural Growth in 2023
In Senegal, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role, contributing 15% to the GDP and employing…
World Bank Boosts Benin’s Agricultural Sector with $150 Million Loan
The World Bank has approved a $150 million loan to bolster Benin’s agricultural sector, a critical…
Kenya and China Partner to Elevate Tea Industry
In Kenya, tea reigns as the primary source of agricultural income. The local industry seeks to…