May 02
Ethiopia: Over Half of Ethiopia's Fertilizer Order for Current Year Arrives At Djibouti Port
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) has reported the arrival of just over half the soil fertilizer ordered for the ongoing "Bega" dry season and the upcoming… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Business Day Africa
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
Uganda: Kiboga Cattle Farmers Say Frustrated By Fake Drugs
Nile Post
Cattle keepers in the cattle corridor district of Kiboga have called upon the government to do everything thing needed to eliminate fake animal drugs on the market. Read more »
May 01
Africa: Cassava - the Perilous Past and Promising Future of a Toxic but Nourishing Crop [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The three staple crops dominating modern diets - corn, rice and wheat - are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Needs 1.1 Million Tons of Grain for Drought Relief
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe needs to import about 1.1 million tons of grain to cater for food-insecure people until March next year, following an El Nino-induced drought that also affected other… Read more »
Nigeria: Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors
Premium Times
A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ati Debuting, Expanding Digital Agricultural Initiatives
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- Expanding multiple digital initiatives including e-voucher is a means to transform the agricultural sector, Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) announced. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Transitioning From Subsistence to Commercial Farming Requires Serious Commitment
The Herald
Today my offering will start with this old joke about farming. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Korea Enhances Local Agricultural Productivity
The Herald
Korea is enhancing Zimbabwe's poultry and maize productivity by improving indigenous chicken farming and expanding drought-resistant maize varieties. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agro-Ecological Zoning - Govt Distributes Maps, Educates Farmers
The Herald
IN a move that impetus to the current efforts to climate-proof agriculture, Government has started distributing agro-ecological maps countrywide to assist farmers in choosing crops… Read more »
Africa: Nation to Host World's First UN Africa Gastronomy Forum
The Herald
Zimbabwe will host the first of its kind United Nations Africa Gastronomy Forum this year, as the country continues to demonstrate that it is a formidable force in terms of hosting… Read more »
April 30
Guinea: WFP and France Join Forces to Boost Food Security and Nutrition in Guinea
WFP
CONAKRY- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 1.5 million contribution from France for the provision of food and nutrition support to women, children, and… Read more »
Rwanda: How Small Livestock Farming Is Enhancing Lives in Ruhango District
New Times
Families in Ruhango District, Southern Province, are benefiting from small livestock farming, leading to improved livelihoods. By raising small livestock and selling surplus… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers Tips Learn About the Kalahari Red Goats
New Era
The indigenous Kalahari Red goats arrived in South Africa and Namibia with migrating tribes from the north of Africa. Early records describe lob-eared goats in the Western Cape,… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition
Shabelle
In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Manages Drug Access, Not Pricing - DG, Adeyeye
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has stated that the agency manages drug availability and accessibility in the country, it does not… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship - AAC Receives Defectors From LP
Daily Trust
The Edo State chapter of African Action Congress (AAC) has received members of the Labour Party (LP), who defected to its fold at the weekend ahead of the September 21 governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation Still Unbearable
Daily Trust
The National Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) data on inflation in March 2024, showed that food inflation climbed to 40 per cent, in spite of the marginal increase in general inflation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diplomats Join First Lady in Preparing, Serving Traditional Dishes
The Herald
Diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe have paid glowing tribute to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for safeguarding the country's culture and promoting traditional dishes in a way that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Presidential Fisheries Scheme Forges Ahead
The Herald
So far 11 563 864 tilapia fingerlings under the Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme have been released into 1 010 fish ponds and 59 dams across the country as the Government… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: 10 Stand-Out Street Foods At 2024 Gtco Food & Drink Festival (Photos)
Premium Times
One of the festival's biggest hits is street food! Imagine walking through the festival grounds, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of vendors grilling delicious treats. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Must Do to Achieve Food Sufficiency
Vanguard
I saw posts like rice now selling for N54,000, N60,000; down from a dizzy height of N98,000, all within just three months. That's quite wild and all the figures need to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Tomato Farmers Lose Profit to Production Cost
Daily Trust
Tomato farmers in Katsina State are struggling to recoup their investments as the market value of the produce has declined in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Agro Solutions - Hot Weather Management of Poultry
Daily Trust
During the summer, it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Yobe Rice Farmers Face Tougher Decision This Year
Daily Trust
It is obvious that the high cost of fertiliser and fuel will halt rice farming and production this year in Yobe State as many farmers are waiting for loans, borrowing, or debt from… Read more »