In my view, a reimagined Growth Empowerment Scheme, aligned with the capacities and mandates of key players like the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), and the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Commission (NAIC), alongside relevant private sector participants, holds greater ...

Despite both the 2003 Maputo and 2014 Malabo Declarations of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP)—in which African governments agreed to spend 10 percent of their annual budgets on agriculture—most spend less than 5 percent on average. Much of this expenditure goes to subsidy programs rather than to agricultural R&D and extension services, even ...

Precision farming, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and drones, is reshaping conventional agriculture by replacing labor-intensive and imprecise practices with data-driven decision-making and automation. The transformative approach optimizes crop and resource management, fostering the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices. By tailoring personalized management practices to individual crops and land areas, precision farming boosts yields, optimizes ...

The countdown has begun for Africa’s second Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa. This flagship event, organised by South African Trade Promotions (SATP), takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from the 14th to the 16th of September. As excitement mounts, exhibitors are eagerly unveiling their plans for this year’s event, which aims ...

The World Nano Foundation, a leading not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the international commercialization of nanoscale technologies across 16 industry sectors, is proud to announce the release of its new whitepaper titled “Commercial Applications for Nanotechnology and Agriculture.” This comprehensive document delves into the potential game-changing role of nanotechnology in revolutionizing sustainable agriculture practices worldwide. ...

Range released into Middle East & Africa region | Launch event hosted on Mauritius, to enthusiasm from industry professionals | Austoft 9000 advances reduce fuel consumption by 10%, increase engine service intervals by 50%, boost harvesting capacity by 5% | Case IH’s latest Austoft 9000 sugarcane harvester series has been launched in the Middle East ...

Afreximbank offers a portfolio of solutions to support investments in agriculture, industrial parks and critical infrastructure, in partnership with the Russian Export Centre CAIRO, Egypt, July 31, 2023/ — With the prevalent dependency of African economies on external supply of fertilizers and grains and up to 30% of cereals imported from Russia, ensuring that critical ...

Winter and early spring are the perfect time for felling trees because all those bare branches make it easier to see what you’re doing. But whether you are a seasoned professional or a homeowner, tree felling is a dangerous business that requires proper planning and the right working techniques to make sure it is done ...

Sebastian Liste / FAO A farmer from a women-run vegetable cooperative grows cabbages in Sierra Leone. A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder farmers, embracing new technology and new partnerships at all levels. Those were some of the takeaways from a high-level special event ...

Hawkins Musili – General Manager at Fahari Aviation Adoption of drone technology in Africa has come a long way. What was once viewed as a foreign concept is now widely adopted across Africa for socio and economic purposes. Its diverse applications on the continent in different sectors and industries have eclipsed many other parts of the world. This proves that if harnessed for good, ...