East African countries in $8b investment plan
East African states will jointly benefit from at least $8.77 billion worth of investments in transport, healthcare, energy, and agriculture among other sectors, from deals made at the 2021 African
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Commits Funds Combat Locust Infestation in Karoo
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has made R5 million immediately available to provide support in personal protective equipment, sprayer pumps and aerial spraying support to teams combatting the outbreak
PLANTING AND NURTURING THE SEEDS OF TRANSFORMATION IN THE POTATO INDUSTRY 
The potato industry is an essential part of the more significant South African agricultural sector. Due to the historical context of the country, ensuring transformation occurs in the industry should
Rwanda targets move away from subsistence agriculture
Agriculture has long served as the backbone of the Rwandan economy and today employs 70% of Rwandans and accounts for 31% of GDP and 90% of domestic consumption. With regional
Joint Statement On the Prioritization of Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Wildlife and Preventing the Formation of Animal Reservoirs
PRESS RELEASE By Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and World Health Organization (WHO) As we enter the third year of the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, the
The Banana Economy and How It Can Transform Africa
The Director urged farmers to seek partnership by getting in touch with the MoFA and other relevant stakeholders as the cropping season had just begun and also challenge them to…
Cities Forum in Nairobi pushes for green economy
Meeting in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, mayors, governments and private sector leaders from across Africa are advocating for tree planting in cities affected by deforestation, restoration of water bodies, use…
Kenya and Uganda revive talks on milk
Trade talks aimed at resolving the outstanding issues on milk importation between Uganda and Kenya are set to start in March after many false starts.
Discharging billions of litres of raw sewage into rivers and dams daily is a national security issue
The recent news has been dominated by so many things that an important signal has been drowned out by the noise.
Egypt ranks 1st in fish farming in Africa: Minister
A man holding a number of fish – Reuters CAIRO – 24 February 2022: Egypt has great experience and successful experiences in the field of livestock and fisheries, as it