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
South Africa: Western Cape Government Joins Battle Over Mining
Mining for heavy minerals on the West Coast beaches north of the Olifants River (file photo). By John Yeld Appeal filed against new coastal prospecting licence UCT researchers have appealed
SA’s agricultural exports hit a new record high
Image source: Gallo/Getty The need to improve logistics efficiency and curb the deterioration of infrastructure remains a topical issue in South Africa’s agriculture. Farming communities and agribusinesses might work to
Analysis of wood pellet biomass market growth in Africa
Image credit: defotoberg @123rf.com Africa is a bio-resource powerhouse. However, when it comes to wood pellet and biomass pellet energy, Africa usually flies under the radar. Africa’s forest resources are
List of Precision Agriculture Companies in the Worldwide | IMARC Group
Precision agriculture (PA), also called site-specific crop management (SSCM), represents a production-controlled farming system that uses the latest available research methods and technologies to enhance agricultural output. It assists farmers
The effects of COVID-19 on local food systems and rural livelihoods
21st February 2022: As COVID-19 took hold in March 2020, the primary focus was on ensuring that people stayed healthy and safe from infection. However, it soon became clear that