FILE – A farmer searches for locusts in a maize field in Meru, Kenya, Feb. 10, 2021. As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance. About 400 people attended the International Conference on Contract Farming ...

The production of fish farming is becoming a lucrative venture in the country and with the introduction of new modern fish farming techniques like cage farming, liner ponds and reservoir, the fishing enterprise will be escalated to new heights. However, the major challenge in the fish farming industry has been the high prices of acquiring ...

The International Conference on Contract Farming (ICCF) 2024 officially commenced today and will run until tomorrow at the Edge International Convention Centre. Organized by our Silver member, Sunflower Events Kenya Limited, under the theme “Revitalizing African Agriculture,” the conference gathers key players across the farming industry, policymakers, and global experts to explore the latest trends ...

Specialist agricultural investor AgDevCo is pleased to announce its latest investment in Kenya, into Agventure, a farmer-owned business that is leading the way in regenerative agricultural practices for non-irrigated cereal-based systems. Agventure was established in 2010 with the mission of enabling Kenyan farmers to develop more sustainable farming practices. Agventure consists of a collective of ...

A worker sorts out shelled macadamia nuts in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, Kenya, Oct. 25, 202. (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua) For James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, cultivating macadamia nuts has been a double-edged sword. While the crop promises high yields and potential income, the journey from harvest to market is fraught ...

This post was originally published on ILRI’s website. The CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) for Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation seeks to explore and suggest recommendations to build policy coherence, integrate policy tools, and respond to crises on food, land, and water issues. To achieve these goals at the country level, the initiative ...

Dr. Beth Dunford, African Development Bank vice president for agriculture, human and social development. The African Development Bank Group and MasterCard are co-chairing a new initiative called Mobilising Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance Africa, which seeks to give digital access to key services to 100 million Africans and companies over the next decade. The African ...

NAIROBI, KENYA — More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa’s farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers and the continent’s food system. Tech innovators discussed the need for increased funding, especially for women. In past decades, African farmers have struggled to ...

In western Kenya, cassava production is under siege from a range of pests and diseases, posing a threat to this vital food source. Cassava, a key staple after maize in Kenya’s western and coastal regions, sustains over 500 million people across sub-Saharan Africa. However, recent findings offer a glimmer of hope for combating these agricultural ...

As Africa rapidly emerges as a key player in the global economy, the continent presents a wealth of lucrative investment opportunities across a range of high-growth sectors. From agriculture to energy and manufacturing, Africa’s rich resources, expanding population, and progressive economic reforms are making it a prime destination for investors seeking substantial returns. Agriculture: The Next Frontier in Global Food Production Africa ...