South Africa Forecasts Strong Grain Harvest Despite Regional Climate Challenges
South Africa is on track to produce an ample grain harvest this year, according to the latest projections from the Crop Estimates Committee, offering a...
Category : Agriculture
PODCAST | Unpacking Cold Storage in Cameroonian Agriculture: Challenges, Innovations, and the Road Ahead
In a new episode of our agriculture-focused podcast, we delve into the critical role of cold storage in Cameroon’s farming sector. As post-harvest losses continue...
Zimbabwe’s Land Reforms: White and Black Farmers Still Bear the Scars of Controversial Seizures
Zimbabwe’s land reform program, initiated in the early 2000s under then-President Robert Mugabe, aimed to address colonial-era land imbalances by redistributing land from white commercial...
Ethiopia Zone Harvests Over 42000 Hectares Through Summer Wheat Irrigation Boosting Food Security
A major agricultural milestone has been achieved in Ethiopia as one of its key zones successfully harvested over 42000 hectares of land through an ambitious...
Plowing New Paths: How Women Are Redefining Agriculture and Cultivating Change Worldwide
For centuries, agriculture has been at the heart of civilization a space traditionally dominated by men. However, the narrative is shifting. Across continents and cultures,...
Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Farmers Voice Concerns Over Potential U.S. Tariffs
The cocoa industry in Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest producer of cocoa beans, is facing significant uncertainty as the United States considers imposing tariffs on...
Africa’s Agricultural Land Under Pressure: The Growing Competition Between Food Security, Foreign Investment, and Climate Change
Africa’s agricultural land is increasingly becoming a battleground of competing interests, with rising global demand for food, biofuels, and investment opportunities placing immense pressure on...
Resilience and Innovation: How the Agricultural Sector Can Overcome the Impact of a Potential AGOA Exit
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a cornerstone of trade between the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa since its implementation in 2000....
Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen Foresees South Africa Losing AGOA Benefits, Pursues Alternative Markets for Local Farmers
In a recent statement, South Africa’s Agriculture Minister, Steenhuisen, expressed growing concerns that the country could lose its preferential trade benefits under the African Growth...
Zimbabwe Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with China for Agricultural Exports
In a bold move to boost its agricultural exports, Zimbabwe is actively courting China, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. This strategic engagement,...
Russia and Morocco to Sign New Four-Year Fishing Agreement, Strengthening Bilateral Maritime Cooperation
In a significant development aimed at bolstering bilateral relations, Russia and Morocco are set to sign a new four-year fishing agreement, marking a major step...
Charlene Ruto Advocates for Greater Youth Involvement in Agriculture During Visit to Uganda’s Abja Farms
Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, has called for greater youth participation in agriculture during her recent visit to Uganda’s renowned Abja...
Unlocking South Africa’s Agricultural Potential: Strategies for Capitalizing on China’s Expanding Market
South Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense promise, and as the global demand for food and natural products continues to grow, the country is well-positioned to...
Zimbabwean Farmers Urged to Tap Into China’s Growing Fruit Import Market
Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is being encouraged to explore new export opportunities, particularly in China’s expanding fruit import market. As China’s demand for fresh produce continues...
Egypt and Jordan’s Agriculture Ministers Conclude Joint Committee Talks with Strategic Agreements
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El-Sayed El-Quseir, and his Jordanian counterpart, Khaled Hneifat, have presided over the closing session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint...
KTDA Announces Record-High Dividends for Tea Farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has declared the highest dividends in its history, bringing relief and optimism to tea farmers across the country. This...
Kenyan Farmers to Bear Costs for Cattle Vaccination as Government Estimates KSh 3.95 Billion Requirement
The Kenyan government has announced that farmers will need to shoulder the cost of cattle vaccinations, with the total estimated cost reaching KSh 3.95 billion....
Minbos Secures $12M Funding for Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project
Minbos Resources has finalized a US$12 million funding package to advance its flagship Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola. The agreement marks a crucial step...
Zimbabwe Farmers Turn to Maggots as a Survival Strategy Amid Drought
As drought continues to devastate Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, farmers are turning to an unexpected solution: maggots. The country’s ongoing food insecurity and lack of water...
Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers with R6 Billion in Bonds
Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate white farmers who were forcibly removed from their land during the country’s controversial land reform program in the early...