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
‘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
Unlocking a sustainable food system in Africa
Emmanuel Ijewere, vice-president of the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) and CEO of Best Food Farms Ltd, talks about measures to enable a sustainable food system and advises potential investors on different opportunities abound in Africa’s agriculture sector
AfDB continues support for Lake Chad Basin Heritage Project
The African Development Bank will continue its support for an environmental initiative to protect the shrinking Lake Chad, a source of water to millions of people in central and West Africa
AfDB hosts meeting to fight Fall Armyworm
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is hosting “From Plan to Action,” meeting to control Fall Armyworm in southern Africa from 26-27 July 2018