February 27
Nigeria: Minister - FG Will Transform Agribusiness Through Public-Private Partnership
This Day
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has reassured Nigerians that government will not leave any stone unturned in its determination to use agricultural sector… Read more »
February 26
Liberia: Minister Bangalu Inspects Youth Agriculture Training Center Renovation Work
Liberian Investigator
Last Friday, February 21, 2025, Youth and Sports Minister Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, accompanied by Deputy and Assistant Ministers for TVET, led a multi-sectoral team on an… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Implores Local Companies to Tap Into the U.S.$144,3 Billion Agrochemicals Global Industry
New Zimbabwe
Trade Promotion agency, ZimTrade has implored local players to pursue strategic partnerships and tap into the US$144 billion agrochemicals global industry potential. Read more »
February 25
Kenya: Kenya's Goal to Plant 15 Billion Trees Should Include Farmers - Study Shows They Are Keen [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many African governments have set ambitious goals to plant trees as a way to combat climate change, restore degraded landscapes and improve livelihoods. The Kenyan government has… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Push for Climate-Resistant Coffee to Safeguard Uganda's Industry
Nile Post
Members of Parliament's Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries have urged the National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI) to intensify efforts in developing… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Acquires N$70m Farms for Communal Farmers ... Aminuis, Ovitoto, Otjimbingwe Benefit
New Era
In its continuous effort to boost the productivity of communal farmers and create ample grazing space, the government recently acquired four farms in the Erongo, Omaheke and… Read more »
February 24
Liberia: Agriculture Minister Tours EU-Funded Cassava Breeder Seed Garden At Cari
Liberian Observer
The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, toured the European Union-funded cassava breeder seed garden or multiplication site established at the Central Agriculture… Read more »
February 18
Rwanda: Rwanda, FAO Collaborate to Mitigate Methane Emissions in Agriculture, Livestock Sectors
New Times
Rwanda is taking a significant step in its climate action agenda with the launch of a new project aimed at mitigating methane emissions in the agriculture and livestock sectors,… Read more »
February 17
Senegal: Agritech Startups to Win Funding and Mentorship at Heifer International's 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal [press release]
Heifer International
Heifer International today announced the launch of its fourth annual AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal, offering up to US$20,000 in prizes to agritech startups driving agricultural… Read more »
February 16
Cote d'Ivoire: How Drones Are Transforming Agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire
RFI
In Côte d'Ivoire, where agriculture accounts for 20 percent of GDP, the sector is gradually modernising and adopting new technologies to improve efficiency - notably drones,… Read more »
Uganda: DFCU Bank ,Agribusiness Devt Centre Seek to Transform Uganda's Agricultural Sector
Nile Post
At the heart of Uganda's agribusiness sector, where farming is not just a way of life but a means of survival, dfcu Bank stands as a beacon of transformation. Read more »
February 13
Somalia: Somali Minister of Agriculture Leads Delegation At World Agriculture Conference in Italy, Secures Key Agricultural Development Projects
Radio Dalsan
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, led a high-level delegation to the World Agriculture Conference… Read more »
February 12
Namibia: Armyworms Devour Crops in Northern Namibia, Farmers Face Ruin
Namibian
Northern farmers are facing financial devastation as armyworms ravage their fields and destroy crops, leaving families with little hope for the harvest. Read more »
February 06
Zimbabwe: Registration of Tobacco Transporters Gets Underway
The Herald
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February 03
Malawi: We Can Eradicate Hunger in One Growing Season - Malawi Minister
Nyasa Times
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Benedicto Chambo, believes it is possible to eradicate hunger in Malawi within just one growing season. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Rice Farmers Lost N11.5 Billion to Floods Caused By Kainji, Jebba Dams - Lawmaker
Premium Times
Mr Adamu-Saba said the disaster was caused by the opening of the dams in Jebba and Kanji, two of Nigeria's hydroelectric power sources. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Strengthen Fisheries Sector With New Cooperation Agreement
Radio Dalsan
In a significant step towards boosting Somalia's fisheries industry, Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Adan, warmly welcomed a Turkish delegation to.Mogsdishu. Read more »
