Kenyan farmers are struggling, says 60 Decibels' study
Nine out of 10 Kenyan farmers said their financial situation has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released by 60 Decibels, a tech-enabled impact measurement company
Agriculture
Syngenta launches Cropwise Seed Selector
Agriculture company Syngenta and NK Seeds have launched the Cropwise Seed Selector to help farmers select seeds through data-driven recommendations
Afreximbank provides US$400m to drive agricultural productivity in the continent
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$400mn global credit facility agreement for the Export Trading Group (ETG), integrated agricultural conglomerates in Africa
IITA, EAGC sign MoU to produce aflatoxin-free grains for health and trade
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) have signed an MoU to work together to tackle aflatoxin contamination of grains in the region
ICIPE develops bio-pesticides to control fall armyworm
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has developed a range of bio-pesticides to provide effective and environmentally safe alternatives for farmers in Africa to manage the invasive and highly destructive fall army worm
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