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Africa: At Last, Evidence That African Agriculture Is Powering Economic Transformation

 The evidence is now in and the verdict is that Africa´s agriculture is powering economic transformation in the region. African agriculture has shown remarkable improvement compared to its precarious state 15 years ago.   However, progress is uneven across the region. Governments that have invested in their agricultural sectors, such as in Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burkina Faso, are reaping the benefits - stronger economic growth,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Gulp! These Scientists Are Turning CO2 Into Fish Food

 It’s not often that you hear about the virtues of carbon dioxide. CO2 is a gas whose surfeit has turned it into one of the main contributors to global warming. But this October, on the windswept west coast of Norway, one refinery will use some of that CO2 to feed fish.   How does a greenhouse gas turn into something that fish can eat? Through algae.   Scientists at the Technology Centre Mongstad—the world’s.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 24th September 2016

Qatar, South Africa eye stronger ties in food, retail

 Discussions are being held between South Africa and several Qatari organisations in the food and retail industry due to growing demand for South African livestock and other consumer products, ambassador Sa’ad Cachalia has said.  Cachalia noted that demand for South African goods is growing in Qatar. These include biscuits, juices, and meat.   “We’ve been having discussions with Hassad Food and we’re.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd September 2016

State drafts new regulation to rev up ailing sugar industry

 The government is drafting a sugar regulation to bring sanity to the industry in the wake of poor local production, which has given cartels room to manipulate the market.   Agriculture Principal secretary Richard Lesiyampe said there was a sugar regulation in 2001 but to date, it has never been gazetted.   This has left the industry in the hands of tycoons who control the market, making Kenya to rely heavily on imports from.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd September 2016

Kenya Seeks Chinese Investment to Develop Agro-Chemicals Industry

 Nairobi — Kenya has created a friendly policy and environment to attract Chinese investment in the agro-chemicals market, a senior official said on Tuesday.   Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Willy Bett, said the next phase of Sino-Kenya agricultural cooperation will focus on development of a robust fertilizer and pesticide manufacturing sector.   "Kenya has been collaborating with China.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd September 2016

Rwanda: Experts Call for Sustainable Agriculture Interventions

 Agriculture can greatly contribute toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that seek to end poverty, hunger, inequality and injustice as well as tackle climate change, experts said, calling for more governments' intervention.   The experts were speaking on Monday during a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) regional workshop under the theme: "Towards productive, sustainable and inclusive.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd September 2016

Rwf52 billion dairy project to benefit 100,000 households

 A $65 million (Rwf52 billion) dairy development project that will directly benefit 100,000 dairy households in Rwanda, will be launched in January, 2017, according to  Dr. Théogène Rutagwenda, Director General for Animal Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).   Dr. Rutagwenda told Sunday Times that the 5-year project supported by International Fund for Agricultural Development.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st September 2016

Ethiopia: Raising Awareness of Farmers to Use Irrigation Water Efficiently

 Many experts agreed that small scale irrigation is helpful for enhancing productivity and ensuring food security particularly in the drought areas. To reverse the impact due to the negative repercussion of extreme weather condition, farmers should try to practice irrigation with the support of extension workers.   Dr. Tilahun Hordofa has carried out researches on the necessity of irrigation and drainage system at the Ministry of.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th September 2016

African officials urge investments in climate smart agriculture

 There is need for African governments, multilateral agencies and private sector to prioritize investments in climate resilient farming that promise food security and higher incomes for rural people, officials said on Thursday.   Speaking at a side event in the ongoing Africa Green Revolution Forum in Nairobi, the officials were emphatic that African states had no option but to adopt farming systems that can withstand climatic shocks.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th September 2016

Kenya: Satellite Images to Increase Crop Yields for Smallholder Farmers

 The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and FarmDrive have partnered to explore the use of satellite-based imagery to help predict and solve the financial needs of smallholder farmers.   The partnership will see FarmDrive through CGAP's financial contribution, collaborate with The Impact Lab and Planet to use satellite images to better understand planting cycles, crop yields, and trends in production to help forecast future.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 17th September 2016

Rwanda: Minagri Rolls Out New Strategy to Boost Agriculture

 The Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new 'smart' initiative to increase access to agriculture information and boost agricultural production.   The initiative, dubbed "Information and Communication Technology for Agriculture Strategy and Implementation Plan," was approved by Cabinet on Tuesday.   Addressing a post-Cabinet news briefing, yesterday, Dr Geraldine Mukeshimana, the minister for agriculture and.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 16th September 2016

Ethiopia. Corporation Plans to Produce Over 7 Million Quintals Sugar

 The Ethiopian Sugar Corporation plans to produce over 7 million quintals of sugar this budget year.   Corporation Deputy Chief Executive Officer Abraham Demise said that preparations have been made to attain the target and meet local demand in the new year.   According to him, Omo-Kuraz I and II sugar factories will enter into production in January.   "Once they begin with their full capacity, the two factories.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 16th September 2016



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