The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi (middle) and Deputy director-general, IITA, Dr. Bernard Vanlauwe flanked by other officials of the ministry when the organisation paid a courtesy visit on the minister in his office in Abuja. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced plans to prioritise ...

Practical soil solutions for climate-smart maize production in South Africa As extreme weather events grow more common, South African farmers face a pressing challenge: producing high-yield maize crops while keeping soil healthy and resilient. In this context, sustainable agriculture practices have become critical to the survival and profitability of grain farmers in South Africa. Cultivating ...

There is an economic sector in Africa worth $1 trillion a year, and yet most of the people who work in it are invisible. “Farmers are the folks that you don’t see,” says African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina. “Banks don’t see them. Buyers don’t see them. Traders don’t see them. Insurance companies don’t see ...

In an effort to ensure food security and sufficiency, a Niger State delegation led by the Special Adviser on Social Investment Program, Hauwa Bako, visited Soilless Farm Labs in Ogun State. The visit aims to facilitate the successful implementation of agricultural policies in Niger State, North Central Nigeria. In a statement, the Special Adviser to ...

NAIROBI: When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenya village two and a half decades ago, his 10-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He says his once fertile soil has become a nearly lifeless field that no longer earns him a living. Like ...

In a groundbreaking move, Del Monte Kenya Ltd., a prominent fresh fruit producer, has set up a biofertiliser plant to convert pineapple residues into biofertilisers. This initiative not only marks a significant transformation in Kenya’s agricultural landscape but also underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community development. Let’s delve into the details of ...

Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford, seen visiting a Bank-supported farmer in Ethiopia, is leading the Bank delegation to Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit This week, the African Development Bank Group will leverage its deep expertise and convening power to highlight the crucial role of agricultural technologies, fertilizer and healthy soils in driving sustainable ...

Africa is the only continent endowed with natural ingredients that can easily be used to greatly expand agricultural production. Africa has 60 percent of the world’s available arable land, the largest share globally, and suitable for agricultural production expansion, and abundant untapped water resources. Agriculture is the source of livelihood for 70 percent of the ...

1 December 2022: Preparing and cultivating the soil to achieve the highest possible yield depends on choosing the correct tillage system. “The key to a successful harvest is good preparation. Eliminating soil compaction is vital, as is preparing a fine, level, weatherproof seedbed as a sound soil structure for optimal growth,” explains Jupidex Marketing Coordinator ...