On 12 October, the Distributed Renewable Energy - Agriculture Modalities (DREAM) initiative began with the launch of nine renewable energy mini-grids and irrigation systems across Ethiopia
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AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina receives ‘Man of the Year (Africa)’ award for outstanding visionary leadership
During his period as the Agriculture Minister of Nigeria, African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina’s outstanding contribution earned him the ‘2022 Man of the Year (Africa)’ award, presented to him by the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY), for his visionary leadership as the president of the AfDB
Kenya lifts ban on open cultivation of genetically modified crops
Kenya’s new president has announced that the cabinet had reversed the country’s decade-old decision by lifting the ban on the open cultivation of genetically modified crops
Advanced drying techniques to enhance quality of South African raisins
Innovative drying techniques are among the several new initiatives helping to boost the quality and sustainability of South African raisins
African food imports bill predicted to double by 2030
Experts have warned that the cost of Africa’s yearly food imports could increase from US$50bn to US$110bn by 2030 if immediate measures aren’t taken to increase food production