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Ecological Project Office implements pollution management facility in Kano State
By Zeniat Abubakar, Abuja The Ecological Project Office EPO in Nigeria has reiterated its committed to continue its interventions through the implementation of the industrial pollu [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Diversifying Economy: FCTA restates commitment to transform fisheries sector
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has restated the commitment to transform the fisheries sector to become a cash cow for the farmers in the territory and the nati [...]
Agriculture FisheryCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Finance Action for Women, Partners Commence Women Empowerment On Agri-Food Value Chain
Finance Action Women (FAW) has in partnership with Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia (MSDG) on 13th March, 2023 commence a training for 90 women on agricultural m [...]
AgricultureCountry: Gambia
Region: Africa
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Namibia: Fewer Cattle Sold As Drought Looms
[Namibian] THE livestock sector recorded mixed results during the last quarter of 2022, with a decrease in cattle marketed after poor rainfall was recorded in many parts of the cou [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Eritrean Women - Unwavering to Undertake and Sweating to Cultivate
[Shabait] Following is an interview with Mrs. Tekea Tesfamicheal, president of the National Union of Eritrean Women, on the occasion of March 8, International Women's Day. Let's s [...]
AgricultureCountry: Eritrea
Region: Africa
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Ministry of Agriculture Reviews Seed Policy
[Shabait] The production of quality seed features is a key factor in any policy to achieve food and nutrition security, which is among the primary goals of the government of Eritre [...]
Agriculture Crop ProductionCountry: Eritrea
Region: Africa
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Africa: Farms in Cities - New Study Offers Planners and Growers Food for Thought
Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutio [...]
Agriculture Crop ProductionRegion: Africa
Date: 15-Mar-2023
Microsoft, OCP Africa partner to sustain, grow food security in Africa
Tribune Online Microsoft, OCP Africa partner to sustain, grow food security in Africa By Nurudeen Alimi MICROSOFT, through its Africa Transformation Office, and OCP Africa has a [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Animal science professor, Adesehinwa to deliver 370th OAU inaugural lecture
Tribune Online Animal science professor, Adesehinwa to deliver 370th OAU inaugural lecture A professor animal science and production systems, Obefemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, P [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Food deficit major challenge for Nigeria, says FAO
Tribune Online Food deficit major challenge for Nigeria, says FAO Collins Nnabuife|Abuja THE Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), has said with an esti [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Innovative staff key to developing agric sector —Minister
Tribune Online Innovative staff key to developing agric sector —Minister Collins Nnabuife|Abuja FEDERAL Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has recognized an [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Cash crunch: Poultry business under threat, on brink of collapse —Ogunnaike
Tribune Online Cash crunch: Poultry business under threat, on brink of collapse —Ogunnaike By Nurudeen Alimi FOLLOWING the scarcity of naira in Nigeria birthed by the Federal [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
How Makinde-led administration transformed Oyo State economy using agribusiness —Akande
Tribune Online How Makinde-led administration transformed Oyo State economy using agribusiness —Akande The Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Agribus [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Nigeria: Farmers-Herders Conflict - Benue Records 5,138 Deaths in 87 Months
[Daily Trust] A total of 5,138 people have been killed within 87 months due to armed invasions in different parts of Benue State. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Zimbabwe: 2023 Tobacco Marketing Season - Let's Not Create Room for Price Cartels
[The Herald] The 2023 tobacco marketing season started last Wednesday with the first bale fetching US$4,35 per kilogramme to eclipse last season's US$4,20 per kg, which essentially [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Tanzania: Degradation, Human Activity and the Climate Crisis Harming Tanzania's Rangelands #AfricaClimateCrisis
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- Some of the iconic images people call to mind when speaking about the African continent is wide open expanses like those seen in Kenya's Masaai Mara and [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Africa: Droughts Bring Disease - Here Are 4 Ways They Do It
[The Conversation Africa] Countries in the Horn of Africa have been hit by a multiyear drought. Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda are expected to continue getting below-normal ra [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Nigeria: Buhari Advises African Leaders On Agric Financing. Is He Leading By Example?
[Premium Times] President Buhari advised other African leaders despite the failure of his government to improve funding for the Nigerian agricultural sector in line with the Maputo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
South Africa: New Cabinet Minister's Degree Investigated Amid Fraud Claims - South African News Briefs - March 14, 2023
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Region: N/A
Date: 14-Mar-2023
Niger: 'Don't Give Up On Niger' - Ambassador Cindy Mccain, Calls for Increased Donor Support Amidst Growing Food Insecurity
[WFP] Joint US/UN News Release/NIAMEY- The combined effects of conflict, climate shocks, and high food prices continues to drive hunger up and push basic meals out of the reach of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Mar-2023
South Africa: Growing Food and Building Resilience in Cape Town's Underserved Communities #AfricaClimateHope
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- How do we make sure people don't go hungry while also building community, urban biodiversity and using what some consider waste? One way to do it is to mak [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 10-Mar-2023
Waste Management: Lagos Governor To Support Private Operators
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 2023 budgetary plan to help Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in the state to recapitalise by injecting n [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-Mar-2023
Nigeria Inaugurates Steering Committee To Tackle Wildlife Crime
The Nigerian government has launched the Wildlife Law Enforcement Task Force, also known as the WLETF, to address wildlife crime in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Environme [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-Mar-2023
Africa: The Caribbean's Role in the Transformation of Agri-Food Systems
[IPS] Santiago -- The global food security crisis reveals an increase in the undernourishment prevalence, reaching higher than in 2015, when countries first agreed to eradicate hun [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-Mar-2023
Zimbabwe: Tackling the Impact of Climate Crisis on Conflict in Zimbabwe
[allAfrica] Harare -- The climate emergency clearly contributes to greater conflict, although through indirect channels. There are a variety of context factors, according to the Un [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-Mar-2023