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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Nigeria: Hunger Looms As Farmers Abandon Farmlands in Kaduna
[Vanguard] Farmers in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna State have abandoned their farmlands over the resurgence of terrorism and other criminal acts in the rural [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 11-Apr-2023
Nigerian government, CJID, others partner to host summit on animal feed
The summit is expected to feature robust conversations on ways to enhance understanding of the importance of the National Animal Feed Policy, value chain development, National Str [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Governor-elect Promises to Prioritize Agriculture in Benue State
In a bid to revamp agriculture and improve the revenue generation, the Governor-Elect of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has vowed to create job opportunities in the agricultura [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Agency Pledges Commitment to Forest Restoration
The Director-General, National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Dr Yusuf Maina-Bukar, has pledged more commitments to afforestation activities to curb the challenges of climate [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Nigerian Government, Vitol sign agreement on Carbon Vista Deal
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Vitol S.A. have agreed to establish a Joint Venture (JV) to invest in a range of projects. Both parties have agreed to make an [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Gambia: Passion to Feed a Healthier Gambia
[UN News] The majority of food consumed in The Gambia is imported, but a growing number of young entrepreneurs are starting food production companies, encouraged by the availabilit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Kenya: Police Recover Govt-Subsidized Fertilizer At an Agrovet in Laikipia
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police in Laikipia have recovered 120 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer suspected to be destined for re-sale. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Kenya: Tea, Coffee Stakeholders to Convene for National Conference in 2 Weeks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is set to conference a national conference in two weeks to discuss the implementation of reforms in the tea and coffee sub-sectors. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Egypt: President El-Sisi Directs Govt to Speed Up Finalization of Agricultural, Food Projects
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed the government to accelerate the implementation of major projects in the sectors of agriculture, irrigation and food producti [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Egypt: PM Follows Up On Availability of Animal Feed in Local Market
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayed el Quseir followed up on the availability of animal feed, maize and soybean [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
Kenya: President Ruto Lauds Wajir Governor Abdullahi's Effort in Drought Mitigation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's administration has lauded the Wajir county government in its efforts to mitigate drought whose resultant effects has claimed thousa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Apr-2023
HarvestPlus, ICRISAT Unveil Improved Millet Seeds
HarvestPlus Nigeria, an agric development project, has introduced two improved millet varieties to accelerate cereal crop production in the country. The Country Director, Harves [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Apr-2023
Agriculture: CISLAC Seeks Quality Extension Services In Bauchi State
A non governmental organisation, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC has advocated sound legislations to demystify extention services to encourage agricultural produc [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Apr-2023
Rice Farmers Task South-West Governors On Commercial Cultivation
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has urged governors in the South-West zone to cultivate rice in commercial quantities to reduce the price of the commodity in the cou [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Apr-2023
Tanzania: Kongwa DC Advises Farmers to Use Agri-Technology
[Daily News] FARMERS in Kongwa District of Dodoma Region have been advised to abandon outdated traditional farming and go for modern methods to maximise productivity. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Apr-2023
Liberia: Eggs Price Skyrockets - Importance Blame Ukraine War
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Eggs, a major source of protein for the Liberian population, are now scarce and expensive. A single egg is sold at the same price as a cup of rice, an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Apr-2023
Liberia: Eggs Price Skyrockets - Importers Blame Ukraine War
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Eggs, a major source of protein for the Liberian population, are now scarce and expensive. A single egg is sold at the same price as a cup of rice, an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Apr-2023
Nigerian Government to Support Imo Agriculture Varsity With Farm Equipment
The Federal Government has pledged to support the Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Omwago, with agricultural equipment, accessories, and grants. Dr. [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
NOA sensitises Nasarawa state residents on open defecation
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has sensitised residents of 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State against defecating in open places to avoid polluting the environment [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
NAGGW to Build strong Relationships To Meet Great Green Wall Initiative
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall, (NAGGW), in Nigeria says it is committed to building on strong relationships in the future to meet the objectives of the Great Green W [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Kwara state Strengthens Partnership with LNRBDA on Food Security
The Kwara State Government North Central Nigeria has pledged to strengthen the existing partnership with Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), and other relevant [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Kenya: Vihiga to Promote Indigenous Vegetable Farming
[Capital FM] Vihiga -- Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichlo has asked farmers to plant indigenous vegetables, which mature fast and are profitable. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Southern Africa: The Fair4ALL Project - Supporting Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Women Small-Scale Producers
[] For many years, the Graça Machel Trust has worked with women-led farmers to propel them beyond subsistence farming into viable businesses that participate equitably in the agri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Rwanda: PM Outlines Four Projects to Boost Rwanda Agricultural Sector
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on Monday, April 3, presented to the Parliament four major projects that the government is banking on to fix issues affecting agricultu [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Ruto to Discuss Northern Corridor, Food Security, Tech
[New Times] Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is set to arrive in Rwanda on Tuesday, April 4, for a two-day state visit. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023