A US$3bn irrigation project has been launched in Kenya’s Coastal region, Galana-Kulalu to increase food security in the country
Agriculture
Gambian fish market earns nearly US$100,000 million in 2013
The Bakoteh Fish Market and Ice Plant in The Gambia has profited nearly US$100mn from its vendors eight months after it began operations in April last year
Zimbabwe seeks US$60mn to strengthen food security
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking US$60mn to strengthen food security across Zimbabwe in preparation for the traditional harvest in three months time
Tanzania hosts Agribusiness East Africa
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete will address delegates at the Agribusiness East Africa conference being held in Dar es Salaam next week
Gates Foundation joins forces with GFIA 2014
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been announced as the global development partner for the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA)