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Borno State: Fish farmers, traders receive grants, vehicles
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed the release of five vehicles to fish farmers and traders operating in the Lake Chad region to boost the fish value chain in t [...]
Agriculture FisheryCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 20-Apr-2022
Africa: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's Remarks - Tackling Food Insecurity - the Challenges and Call to Action
Thank you, Secretary Yellen, for your focus on growing food insecurity and to Assistant Secretary Latortue for moderating today's discussion. [...]
AgricultureRegion: Africa
Date: 20-Apr-2022
500,000 Kenyans Facing Catastrophic Hunger Due to Drought - WFP
At least 500,000 Kenyans are facing high risk of hunger due to the biting drought in the Horn of Africa, World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. [...]
Agriculture Food & BeverageCountry: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 20-Apr-2022
Govt Denies Stoking Food Inflation By Mopping Up Production
[This Day] The federal government has refuted claims that it is partly responsible for the current rising prices of food items in the country. [...]
AgricultureCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 20-Apr-2022
East Africa: Worsening Drought in Horn of Africa Puts Up to 20 Million At Risk - WFP
[UN News] Up to 20 million people could go hungry this year as delayed rains worsen extreme drought in the Horn of Africa region amid a shortfall in humanitarian aid, the World Foo [...]
Agriculture Food & BeverageRegion: Africa
Date: 20-Apr-2022
Uganda: Besigye - 'Karamoja Is Burning but UPDF Is Now Fighting Army Worms'
[Nile Post] Former leader of Forum for Democratic Change(FDC), Dr. Kizza Besigye, has claimed that the Uganda People's Defence Forces(UPDF) doesn't have capacity anymore to defend [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2022
Nigeria: Higher Food Prices Drive Inflation to 15.92%, Highest in 5 Months
[This Day] Abuja -- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation increased to 15.92 per cent (Year on year) in March 2022 compared to 18.17 per cent in March 2021, the N [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2022
Africa: Ethiopia Elected to Executive Board of WFP
[ENA] Ethiopia has been elected to the Executive Board of the World Food Program (WFP), according to the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations (UN). [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2022
Food Security: UN allocates $15 million to Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) has announced an allocation of $15 million to Nigeria to address the current situation of food insecurity as the spillover effects of the Ukraine war threat [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2022
Federal Government reiterates commitment to Ogoni Clean-up programme
The Nigerian Government has reiterated its commitment to the Ogoni Clean-up programme. Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this after a meeting wi [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2022
Nigeria will hit 500,000MT cocoa production by 2024 – farmers
The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has expressed determination to meet the 500,000-tonne production of cocoa beans in the next two years and make the country to become [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
National Directorate of Employment Trains 100 Bauchi Youths on Sustainable Agriculture
To boost youth involvement in agriculture and reduce unemployment in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the training of 100 youth in Bauchi Sta [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
National Cotton Association of Nigeria calls for establishment of cotton, textile and garment council
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) has called for the establishment of a cotton, textile and garment (CTG) council for proper regulation of the sector. This is co [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Oyo State To Host South-West Agric And Mineral Resources Fair
The second edition of South–West Local Government Agricultural and Mineral Resources Trade Fair, packaged by BTG Africa, will hold in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital between Septem [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Egypt: Egypt, Norway Discuss Enhancing Agricultural Sector's Ability to Face Climate Change
[Egypt Online] Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayed el-Quseir discussed with CEO of Norway's EAT Foundation Gunhild Stordalen enhancing the flexibility of the agri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Nigeria: FAO DG Urges Africa to Stand Tall Amid Complex Challenges, Worsening Hunger Crisis
[This Day] The Director-General of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), QU Dongyu, has urged Africa to stand tall in facing the many challenges in the conti [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Liberia: Global Hunger Index Report Reveals High Hunger Level in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide recently launched the 2021 Global Hunger Index (GHI) Report in Liberia under the theme: African Year of Nutritio [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Africa: UN Releases U.S.$100 Million to Fight Hunger in 6 African Countries and Yemen
[UN News] The UN has allocated $100 million to fight hunger in Africa and the Middle East as the spillover effects of the war in Ukraine threaten to push millions even closer to fa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Egypt: Agriculture Minister Announces Plan to Import Wheat from India
[Egypt Online] Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation el Sayed el Quseir announced on Thursday 14/4/2022 approving India to import wheat according to a report raised by head [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Apr-2022
Nigeria ranks below Asia, others in cassava production despite potential
Tribune Online Nigeria ranks below Asia, others in cassava production despite potential The federal government has said that despite Nigeria’s potential in cassava production wi [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Apr-2022
Road Infrastructure: Delta State Government to link agrarian communities
The Delta State Government in Southern Nigeria has approved the construction and rehabilitation of over 30 kilometres of roads to link rural agrarian communities across the State. [...]
Infrastructure and ConstructionCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 14-Apr-2022
Pests/Disease Control: Federal Government trains 120 cassava farmers
The Federal Government has commenced training for 120 cassava farmers from Ondo, Edo and Ekiti States, South-West Nigeria, on improved management and control strategies of pests an [...]
AgricultureCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 14-Apr-2022
USAID trains over 50 women, Youths on Mechanised Agriculture
United States Agency for International Development, USAID, in partnership with Tractor on the Go, have trained over 50 Women and some youths on how to practice Mechanised Agricul [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Apr-2022
National Directorate of Employment trains 100 youths on sustainable agriculture
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the training of 100 youths in Bauchi State, Northern Nigeria, on sustainable agriculture to boost youth involvement in ag [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Apr-2022
Kenya: Ulinzi Sports Complex a Benchmark for More Facilities - President Uhuru
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially commissioned the newly constructed Ulinzi Stars Complex at the Lang'ata Barracks, and says the multi-sports facility [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Apr-2022