Food
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Africa’s Food Security Beyond Russian Grains Partnerships – OpEd
Until sustainable food security is established through modernizing agriculture and ensuring adequate support for local farmers, Russia’s grain supply would still remain as a ... -
Crop diversification helps protect Zimbabwean farmers from food insecurity
A farmer holds clay bowls containing different varieties of cowpeas during a food and seed fair in Harare, Zimbabwe. FOR 69-year-old Bolleta Chigwida, the ... -
Food inflation ended its 8-month deceleration, ticking 4.1% higher y-y in August 2024.
Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial 19 September 2024: The latest update on South Africa’s consumer price inflation showed a further slowdown to ... -
South Africa to reduce live weaner imports from Namibia
The South African Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) is considering reducing the amount of meat and number of weaners imported from Namibia. This is ... -
Nigeria: Foundation supports Muslim youths with cassava stems to boost food production
Photo Taken In Kura, Nigeria. Getty Images/EyeEm Image used for illustrative pupose. The move was borne out of the Foundation’s resolve to encourage youth ... -
Global gathering examines the role of fisheries and aquaculture in triggering food systems transformation
Amid growing international interest in the role of fisheries and aquaculture in feeding a growing global population while keeping the planet healthy, over 200 ... -
My agricultural programme would’ve further enhanced food sufficiency – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo. [Getty Images] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says his Operation Feed the Nation agriculture initiative would have further enhanced the nation’s ... -
Business A Nigerian bank’s ₦204 billion push for food security
As of the first quarter of 2024, agriculture has emerged as a significant player in Nigeria’s economy, contributing 17.89% to the GDP. This is ... -
Sudan: Conflict, access constraints and floods undermine FAO efforts to support agriculture and food security
The spread of conflict, access challenges and widespread flooding are severely hampering the emergency response efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the ... -
Firm champions food security with new initiatives
In an effort to address Nigeria’s growing food security challenges, Origin Tech Group is spearheading the Greener Hope Agriculture Mechanization Productivity Programme (GHAPP). This transformative ...
