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Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Armed Rangers to Protect Farmers
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- As attacks on farmers intensified across Nigeria, Fatima Bello from Sokoto abandoned dry season farming. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Zimbabwe: Wheat Harvesting Boost, As Govt Mobilises 310 Combines
[The Herald] As harvesting of the early planted winter wheat draws near, Government has taken the proactive step of securing 310 combine harvesters to guarantee a seamless and time [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Zimbabwe: Govt Accelerates Delivery of Emergency Livestock Feeds
[The Herald] IN a proactive response to the increasing chances of livestock dying from hunger caused by the El Nino-induced drought of the 2023/24 season, Government is acceleratin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Zimbabwe: New Strategy for Pfumvudza Inputs
[The Herald] Government has come up with a new approach to inputs distribution under the State-assisted initiative, Pfumvudza/Intwasa, aimed at optimising agricultural production, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Zimbabwe: China, TRM Donate Layers, Eggs
[The Herald] The Chinese Embassy, in partnership with the Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), on Monday donated layers and eggs to youths at Dzikwa Activity Centre in Chitungwiza as part of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Nigeria: Lawal Flags Off Distribution of 135 Trucks of Fertiliser to Farmers
[Leadership] Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday flagged off the free distribution of 135 trucks of assorted fertiliser and other farm inputs to farmers across the stat [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Embrace Technological Innovations in Ensuring Food Security - Expert
[Premium Times] Mr Joshua called for increased investment in agricultural research and infrastructure to build a resilient agricultural system capable of withstanding shocks from c [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
East Africa: How Rwanda's Coffee Exports Generated Over $450m in Six Years
[New Times] Coffee is one of Rwanda's top agricultural exports and a significant contributor to the country's economy. According to data from the National Agricultural Export Devel [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Zimbabwe: Small Scale Dairy Farmers Eye Bigger Supply Role
[The Herald] In the rolling hills of Zimbabwe's Chipinge district in Manicaland Province, a remarkable agribusiness venture is transforming the lives of local dairy farmers,and con [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Petrol Tankers Carrying Edible Oil in Lagos
[Premium Times] NAFDAC said it acted "on a tip-off" regarding the potentially hazardous cargo set to be transported against regulatory standards. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Uganda: Museveni Welcomes African Union Team for Agriculture Summit in Kampala
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held discussions with the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Rwanda: Why Urban Farming Matters in Kigali
[New Times] As Rwanda grapples with issues related to limited arable land, experts have said that scaling up urban farming can enhance food security and promote sustainable living [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Eat N’ Go partners Showmax to better dining experience to its customers
NIGERIA – Eat N’ Go, the master franchisee of Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
World’s largest franchisee acquires 83 new Wendy’s outlets
USA- The world’s largest franchisee, Flynn Group, has announced the acquisition of 83 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Nespresso USA launches ‘Nespresso Bloom’ honey line
USA – Nespresso USA has unveiled its first line of honey products, branded ‘Nespresso [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Kenya suspends minimum reserve price for tea amid stockpile concerns
KENYA – Kenya has suspended the minimum reserve price for tea older than six months at [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Coffee farmers to benefit from newly launched parametric insurance
KENYA – Kenyan coffee farmers are set to benefit from a new parametric insurance produc [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Kenya sees surge in domestic sugar production, plummeting prices
KENYA – Kenya’s domestic sugar production experienced a boost in the first half of 20 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Foreign markets create new opportunities for Kenyan dorper sheep farmers
KENYA – Kenyan dorper sheep farmers are increasingly finding profitable opportunities b [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Daybreak Foods Joins AFMA
SOUTH AFRICA – Daybreak Foods, a renonwed South African poultry and eggs company, has [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Rio Fish Ltd partners with SIB-K on biogas plant project
KENYA – Rio Fish Ltd has partnered with Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Kenya: African Billionaire Prateek Suri Bets Big On Mining and Infrastructure
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prateek Suri, the enigmatic African billionaire best known for his success in the consumer electronics industry, is charting new territory. With a deep unde [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Liberia: HPX's $5 Billion Liberty Corridor - a Creeping Flawed Vision in Guinea-Liberia Infrastructure Strategy
[Liberian Investigator] HPX and its subsidiary, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), have stated that they are focusing on advancing the Nimba iron ore project, which is r [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Southern Africa: Food Security High On SADC Summit Agenda
[SANF] The state of food and nutrition security in southern Africa will be high on the agenda when regional leaders meet in Harare, Zimbabwe on 17 August 2024 to discuss socio-econ [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024
Rwanda: Govt to Provide Over 25 Million Seedlings for Coffee Rejuvenation
[New Times] The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) is set to provide over 25 million coffee seedlings as part of replacing aging coffee trees across the country. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Aug-2024