The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued US$640,000 to Cameroon's Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) for the production of seven basic crop seeds to help boost agricultural production...
New, small-scale irrigation systems are being installed in the districts of Gorongosa, Buzi and Nhamatanda, in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, by the Ministry of Agriculture in order to...
Modern farming methods are helping farmers buffer themselves from the harsh consequences of adverse weather and unfavourable market conditions with a new philosophy; high-yield seeds
In order to maximise economies of scale and utilise robust processes, Evonik will cluster its MetAMINO (DL-methionine) production at three regional hubs (Americas, Europe, and Asia)
Designed to help growers improve efficiency through reducing labour cost, Biobest's new adaptable automated dispenser Entomatic, helps ensure even distribution of beneficials in the crop, thus helping to optimise overall...
Field trials underway in Kenya and Uganda
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will in the next 16 years aim to create one million jobs, according to minister Senzeni Zokwana
Incubation equipment specialist, Petersime, recently published a scientific brochure on embryonic development
The European Union (EU) has provided US$16.5mn to support the competitiveness of Ethiopia’s coffee sector
China has donated US$280,033 to upgrade the infrastructure of Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre (HIAC) in Namibia
On August 22, the 23rd session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission, hosted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo opened in Kinshasa, putting the future...
Specim Spectral Imaging Ltd has launched the world’s first mobile hyperspectral camera, Specim IQ, to analyse material samples in industries ranging from food and health to forensic investigation, recycling, art...
Real GDP growth in Africa is resilient despite global uncertainty, with small business, manufacturing and agriculture main focus of increased lending, according to the European Investment Bank (EIB)
According to a report launched by the largest international space of grassroots organisations and indigenous communities working to eliminate food insecurity and malnutrition, the COVID-19 food crisis is closely related...
USAID has partnered with Bontanga Irrigation Scheme to provide training to women farmers on rice farming technologies in Tolon-Kumbungu District of Ghana
Aviagen has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Hubbard Breeders, the broiler genetics division of Groupe Grimaud
The agreement between the two companies was signed on July 31, 2017 and will...
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led African Chicken Genetic Gains (ACGG) project has released its gender strategy
A loan of US$89.4mn from the World Bank has been granted by the bank's board of executive directors to help improve food security and increase farm productivity in Mozambique, Malawi...
In 2012, Master Driers celebrates its 30th anniversary of supplying both the UK and export markets with its acclaimed range of mobile grain driers
Turkey offers help to South Sudanese communities and refugees struggling with food insecurity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
