Bundling climate-smart solutions for Africa’s agriculture
Sofia Tesfazion, Director, Resource Mobilization, AATF speaks in panel discussion during the 2023 Feed the Future Innovation Labs Regional Partners’ Meeting held in Nairobi…
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Delays mar Tanzania fertiliser subsidy
To qualitfy as a TFRA-authorised dealer under the fertiliser subsidy programme, one must, among others, be registered and have enough space for storing the…
AfDB approves $11.7 million to boost fertiliser access by African farmers
Small-scale farmers on a rice plantation. Photo Credit: AfDBAfDB approves $11.7 million to boost fertiliser access by African farmersDownload PDFTHE African Development Bank (AfDB)…
Chemical-free ecological gardens hand bees a lifeline
At the same time the sector has to contribute to overall development in the many agriculture-dependent developing countries, adopt more efficient and sustainable production methods and adapt to climate change.
Women’s cooperative adds spice to livelihoods, refugee integration
Sifting priorities: Cooperative members process black-eyed beans. Mayramou manages the cooperative’s produce until members are ready to sell so they can maximize profits. Photo…
Kenya wins praise for leadership role in GLOBALG.A.P. certifications in Africa
Government of Kenya has called for good agricultural practices to boost safe food production and consumption in the country.
Poverty amid plenty in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state
Despite continued challenges, the 2022 Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission findings are encouraging.
Africa’s growth remains low, region looks to tap resource wealth for sustainable development and transition to low-carbon economies
By Murimi Gitari, April 5, 2023, A World Bank report released on Wednesday shows that growth across Sub-Saharan Africa remains sluggish, dragged down by…
Top African institutions sign agricultural knowledge management partnership
HomeDevelopmentTop African institutions sign agricultural knowledge management partnershipBy Panagri Media Reportor Key African institutions and CGIAR have drafted a new agriculture-for development knowledge management…
Three Africans to head CGIAR research centres
The International Institute ofTropical Agriculture (IITA) hastapped Dr Simeon Ehui, a seniorexecutive at the World Bank,as its next Director General,making him the second African to leadthe 55-year-old research and innovationinstitution.
