An African Development Bank (AfDB) team of experts, led by Martin Fregene, director of agricultural infrastructure and Wambui Gichuri, director of water development and sanitation, visited Zambia from 23-27 July to identify businesses in the nation’s water and agriculture sectors and explore new financing opportunities for the country’s development
Agriculture
AfDB signs US$41mn deal to develop Sudan’s agribusiness
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a US$41mn agreement with Republic of Sudan to finance a public sector agriculture value chain development project in the country
Omex establishes new trials site in Sicily
Omex Agrifluids has set up a new trial and demonstration site for its soluble plant nutrient products at a horticultural holding near Catania in Sicily
Tunisia launches project to use drones for agricultural data collection
African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an agreement with Tunisia to launch a pilot project that will use drones for agricultural data collection, aiming to enhance agri projects in the North African nation
‘Agriculture is a major driver in Kenya’s economic growth’
Dr Eliud Kireger, director general of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), has discussed Kenya’s agricultural opportunities ahead of Farm-Tech Expo Kenya, taking place from 12-13 September 2018 in Naivasha