British impact investor AgDevCo announced today a US$10 million loan to Zambia’s Hybrid Poultry to finance the construction of a modern abattoir and expand processing capacity. The investment is expected to strengthen Zambia’s poultry value chain, improve food safety standards, and create hundreds of jobs. Hybrid Poultry, one of Zambia’s largest producers, supplies both domestic ...

By Brandon Moss Namibia has announced a bold plan to invest N$250 million over the next five years to expand its citrus industry, a move that officials say will reduce reliance on imports and position the country as a regional exporter. The initiative, confirmed yesterday, will fund the establishment of new orchards, the installation of ...

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 tackle food insecurity and youth unemployment, while revitalising the region’s agricultural sector. Prof. David Jatau, the Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed the plan in an interview with journalists in Yola, ...

From left to right: Dr Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the Bank’s President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement; Eric Rwigamba, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda; Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone; Umar A. Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, Nigeria; Dr. Anxious J. Masuka, Minister of Lands, ...

According to estimates, the global population could reach 10 billion by 2050. Unfortunately, 30% of the global population face hunger every year with 60% of them residing in Africa. With its large natural resources, African agriculture has the potential to address food insecurity and combat climate change, with improved practices potentially sequestering up to 23% ...

While Zambia’s economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous recession, a new Country Economic Monitor (CEM) report shows pathways that can support the country’s productivity to enhance economic transformation, create better jobs, and deliver sustained and inclusive growth. The new CEM, launched today, titled Unlocking Productivity and Economic Transformation for Better ...

The company is expanding its R&D and production capabilities at the New Holland Harvesting Center of Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium, with its five-year investment plan. CNH announces the latest phase in its five-year investment plan concerning its R&D and production facility in Zedelgem, Belgium. The €150 million sum is focused on further development and production ...