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South Africa: East Cape's Small Farms Catch Bird Flu
[Scrolla] Small poultry farmers in the Eastern Cape are scrambling for solutions to the outbreak of bird flu, aka avian influenza. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Kenya: Food Control Agency Folu Pushes for Sustainable Strategies in Addressing Food Sustainability
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) has called for sustainable development and climate change mitigation strategies in implementing the Kenya Food and La [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Liberia: Dillon Raises Concerns Over the Shortage of Rice
[New Republic] County Senator, Darius Dillon has raised serious concerns over the frequent shortages of rice on the Liberian Market. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Nigeria: Border Closure Aimed At Stimulating Local Consumption - President Buhari
[This Day] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday insisted that his 2019 closure of the country's land borders was due to his administration's conscious efforts to encourag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Bayelsa state: FG begins distribution of palliatives to flood victims
The federal government of Nigeria has commenced distribution of the presidential palliatives to victims of 2022 flood in Bayelsa state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
World Milk Day Discussions to focus on Dairy Sector Development
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Abubakar says this Year’s World Mild Day celebration in Nigeria will focus on the Development of the dai [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Ekiti state warns against dumping refuse in drains
The Ekiti State Government has warned residents against the dumping of refuse in drains and hampering the free flow of rain water. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Tr [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Africa: Governments Are Changing Fisheries Management for the Better, but More Action Is Still Needed
[IPS] Washington DC -- Global fisheries are worth more than US$140 billion each year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. But this hefty [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Tanzania: Panic As Mysterious Disease Affect Cloves
[Daily News] A mysterious disease is affecting growth of cloves, Zanzibar's major export crop causing panic among farmers in Unguja and Pemba. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-May-2023
Veterinarians Task Council On Regulation Of Animal Sector
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA has appealed to the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, VCN to step up regulation efforts towards sanitising the sector. NVMA therefore [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
ProVeg Nigeria Initiates Plant-Based Revolution For Healthier Diet
A food awareness organisation, ‘ProVeg Nigeria’, says there is need to transform the food system in the country to help people switch to healthier, more climate-friendly diets. [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
Stakeholders Collaborate To Boost Nigeria’s Agric Sector
AFOS-NIG INGO, a German NGO, has met with institutions and chambers of commerce responsible for the German Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Nigeria on how to boost agricu [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
Lagos Seeks Involvement Of More Youths In Agriculture
Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to investing in the younger population to develop the Agriculture ecosystem. The State believes youths involvement in Agric space [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
Africa: Nothing Beats Bushmeat, Not Even the Risk of Disease
[IPS] Bulawayo -- Meat from wild animals is relished across Africa and widely traded, but scientists are warning that eating bush meat is a potential health risk, especially in the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
Uganda: The Honey Business Owner Creating a Buzz in Northern Uganda
[Africa Renewal] Sam Aderubo started his company, Honey Pride, in Arua, northern Uganda, in order to make a positive impact on his community. With support from the UN, the business [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2023
MNJTF Hands Agricultural Equipment To Farmers In Borno State
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has handed over some agricultural equipment to farmers in Kukawa, Baga in Borno state, North East Nigeria. The Force Commander MNJTF Maj [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Food Security: Gombe State Launches Agric Extension Clinic For Farmers
The Gombe State government has began provision of extension services to farmers to boost food security and improve their incomes. Director, Technical Services, Gombe State Agricult [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
E-extension: 300 Women, Youths Get ICT Training In Abuja
About 300 women and youth community-based advisers (CBAs) across 18 local government areas of Kaduna State have been trained on ICT tools to enhance e-extension services. A state [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
IFAD Commends Nigeria’s Commitment To Youth Empowerment
The Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Nigeria has commended the government’s commitment to the LIFE-ND youth programme. Mr Dede Ekoue gave [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Kwara Government Distributes Improved Seeds, Fertilizers To Farmers
The Kwara State Government North Central Nigeria has distributed improved seeds and fertilizers to farmers in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state to cushion the challenges o [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Nigerian Leader Inaugurates Kashimbila Multi-purpose Dam
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam, 40MW Hydropower Station and Associated 132KV Switchyard, Transmission Line and Distribution Substation ( [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Rwanda: EABC Discusses Regional Food Insecurity Response Plan
[New Times] Amidst pertinent global climate challenges, there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region, the East African Business Council observes. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Nigeria: Severe Food Crisis Looms Unless Govt Takes Urgent Action - UN Agencies
[DW] Nigeria's northern states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno are expected to be hardest hit due to heightened Boko Haram attacks, banditry and kidnappings. Many locals have fled their [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Africa: Russia Confirms Participation in Grain Deal for At Least 60 More Days
[UN News] Russia has confirmed that it will continue to take part in the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative for a further 60 days, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023
Kenya: Ruto Suspends KEBS Boss Njiraini, 26 Others in Mega Sugar Scandal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Bernard Njiraini has been suspended alongside 26 other officials in a sweet sugar scandal. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-May-2023