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New Generation of Agricultural Funds Targets Africa’s Agri-SMEs with Impact-Focused Capital
A new wave of agricultural investment funds is emerging across Africa, seeking to bridge financing gaps for small and medium-sized agribusinesses while delivering measurable ... -
Nigeria Launches Youth Agribusiness Land Trust Fund to Expand Land Access for Young Farmers
Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched the Youth Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YALTF), a landmark initiative designed to improve access to agricultural land for young ... -
UNN Faculty of Agriculture Honours Leading Scholars for Outstanding Contributions to Academic Excellence
The Vice-Chancellor of UNN, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya (first from right), Director of REPRC-EfD Nigeria, Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone and his wife, Prof. Mrs Chiamaka ... -
Civil Society Groups Demand Greater Transparency Over AfDB’s $24 Billion Agriculture Financing Plan
A coalition of 30 civil society organisations has called on the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and environmental safeguards as ... -
Tanzania Records Strong Agricultural Export Growth Under FYDP III
Tanzania’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth in production and exports under the country’s Third Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III), as the government positions ... -
Malawi Pushes Regional Food Security Reforms At SADC Agriculture Summit
Lilongwe Targets Fertiliser Cooperation, Seed Harmonisation and Agricultural Trade Reforms Malawi is expected to advocate for stronger regional cooperation on fertiliser systems, seed harmonisation ... -
Nigeria Secures $428 Million German Investment Partnership to Expand Energy and Agriculture
Nigeria and Germany have signed a new development and investment partnership valued at approximately US$428 million, strengthening cooperation across energy, agriculture, industrial development and ... -
Ecobank And AGRA Launch Major Agriculture Finance Partnership To Strengthen African Food Systems
Ecobank and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at expanding financing access for African ... -
AI-driven Initiative Targets Nigeria’s Costly farm Losses
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to tackle its persistent agricultural inefficiencies, as billions of naira continue to be lost annually to poor harvest management, ... -
Cold Chain Investment Emerges as Key to Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Africa
Across Africa, post-harvest losses remain one of the biggest challenges facing the agricultural sector, with estimates suggesting that 30% to 50% of perishable produce ...
