Prices of core grains are likely to touch higher levels in 2022 by virtue of surging demand pressures, commodities exchange AFEX said Tuesday, citing a widening gulf between buyer [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Professor Garba Sharubutu has said that the amended ARCN Act empowers the various agricultural Resea [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

By Olubunmi Osoteku, Ibadan The Oyo State Government, has, on Tuesday sold the state to the world by holding an agribusiness summit where the governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed t [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

Ghana’s indigenous bank, Agricultural Development Bank continued its strong performance as it registered a 49.7% growth in profit to ¢90 million in the third-quarter of this yea [...]

Country: Ghana

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

[Daily Maverick] As a result of increased agricultural activity brought about by the expansion of the wine industry, the biodiversity of the floral kingdom is under threat in the C [...]

Country: South Africa

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

[Nation] Tana River County officials have started distributing livestock drought pellets targeting 1,224 households in drought-stricken villages. [...]

Country: Kenya

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

[Nation] More than 300,000 people in West Pokot County who depend on commercial fishing at the Turkwel dam are grappling with declining stocks. [...]

Country: Kenya

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

[The Herald] The surge in agricultural production in the last season will be continuing in the season about to open, with the overwhelming majority of Zimbabweans with farms now co [...]

Country: Zimbabwe

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

[Daily Maverick] Amnesty International, in a new report on southern Madagascar, has showcased how the effects of the climate crisis disproportionately affect less developed countri [...]

Country: Madagascar

Region: Africa

Date: 28-Oct-2021

The  Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Ibadan Export Assistance office has advised yam farmers in Oyo State on the best practices in global yam export. The advice came [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 27-Oct-2021

A delegation of the European Union and SNV Ghana have met with selected small and medium scale businesses in Kumasi. The interaction with the start-up businesses in the Asha [...]

Country: Ghana

Region: Africa

Date: 27-Oct-2021

[Vanguard] The Federal Government says it will soon scale up the contributions of the livestock sub-sector to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 27-Oct-2021

[The Herald] TREASURY has revised upwards its 2021 growth projection for agriculture to 36,2 percent, citing higher than anticipated output in grains and livestock production. [...]

Country: Zimbabwe

Region: Africa

Date: 27-Oct-2021

[The Herald] Preparations for the summer cropping season are now at an advanced stage with all inputs including seed and fertiliser available, while Government continues to provide [...]

Country: Zimbabwe

Region: Africa

Date: 27-Oct-2021

Tribune OnlineFG set to scale up contribution of livestock to GDP ― Minister The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that it had initiated plans to scale up the contributi [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The 15th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Fisheries "SIAMAP 2021" was opened Tuesday at th [...]

Country: Tunisia

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[Namibian] The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has embarked on an initiative to promote the sale of locally produced fruits and vegetables. [...]

Country: Namibia

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[New Era] Vaanavi Ripunda is a man on a mission. He aims to breed a unique goat that will balance carcass weight, temperament and fertility, amongst others. To do this, he will nee [...]

Country: Namibia

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[New Era] The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has confirmed it is investigating the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, in monitoring, control and sur [...]

Country: Namibia

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[New Era] Ultimate Safaris, a travel company, has entered the agriculture sector with a promising development that is expected to boost the local agriculture sector, whilst promoti [...]

Country: Namibia

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF youths allegedly looted maize seed and fertilizer during the recent launch at Sipambi Business Centre in Masvingo. [...]

Country: Zimbabwe

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

Tribune OnlineFarmKonnect reinstates commitment to investors, other stakeholders FARMKONNECT Agribusiness Nigeria Plc., has reiterated its commitment to better serve its partner [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

Tribune OnlineAgric ministry, experts consider technology to curb cattle rustling, farmers/herders’ clashes THE Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in partne [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

Tribune OnlineLifeSupport Network offers tutelage to Nigerians on cottage farming LIFESUPPORT Network (LSN), Nigeria has offered free training to some agriculture-inclined Niger [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021

Tribune OnlineTitan Farms assures of adequate rice supply CHIEF Executive Officer, Titan Multibusiness Investment Limited, owner of Titan Farms, Chief Gbenga Eyiolawi, has assur [...]

Country: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Date: 26-Oct-2021