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Youth, women vital to advancing irrigated agriculture in Africa – Experts
Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central ...Nigeria Urged to Adopt Nimble Farming Strategy Following Soaring Food Prices
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has stressed the urgent need for a more flexible and resilient agricultural strategy, ...₦2 Billion Investment in Adamawa to Empower Young Farmers
The Adamawa State government in northeastern Nigeria has pledged a ₦2 billion investment in agricultural inputs to support the 2025 farming season. This initiative aims to ...South Africa Sets New Record in Table Grape Exports
The South African table grape industry achieved significant milestones this season, setting multiple records despite a 2% decline in table grape hectares. The industry recorded its ...CoolCycle’s Innovation Empowers Food Security in Nigeria
As global temperatures continue to rise at an alarming rate, the demand for cooling has never been higher. In 35 African countries analysed in SEforALL’s Chilling Prospects ...Mahama Unveils ‘Feed Ghana’ Initiative to Transform Agriculture
President Mahama recently inaugurated the ‘Feed Ghana’ Program, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize agriculture and foster sustainable food security and economic growth in the country. The ...Choosing the correct excavator makes all the difference
Develon specialists emphasise the importance of selecting the correct excavator to ensure optimum efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on site. “Excavators play a fundamental role in many ...Kenya’s agriculture minister targets miraa cartels over farmer exploitation
Kenya’s Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister, Mutahi Kagwe, has taken a strong stand against miraa cartels accused of exploiting farmers by purchasing miraa (khat) at unfairly ...What caused the sharp increase in egg and poultry prices in Kenya?
The rising prices of eggs, poultry, and milk in Kenya are causing significant challenges. Over the past year, the cost of eggs has nearly doubled, remaining ...Agriculture Minister receives praise for driving reforms, boosting food security
The recent drop in food prices in key rural markets has been attributed to the expanded food availability and higher productivity across the supply chain spurred ...Sowing Seeds of Innovation Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Journey
In the wheat fields of northern Nigeria’s Jigawa State, a transformation is taking root. Local farmers cultivate heat-tolerant wheat varieties that thrive despite temperatures reaching 40 °C. ...Beyond traditional banking: The power of partnerships in financing African agriculture
Africa’s agricultural sector is the backbone of many economies across the continent. It provides income for millions and significantly contributes to GDP. However, despite its immense ...
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African Development Bank provides €5 Million grant to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to advance agricultural transformation in Africa
L-R: Traore-Tuho Sylvie , Chief Operation Officer, African Development Bank; Mamadou Diagne, Chief Regional Program Officer, African Development Bank; Karikari Tabi, Chief Agro-industry Officer, African Development Bank; Amu Orison, Lead ...
