World’s best new start-up’- Emata-completes $2.4 million seed fund raise
Emata - the agricultural finance solution for East African farmers - announces its successful completion of a $2.4 million seed fund raise, comprising $800,000...
International Rice Congress trade show offers practical complement to scientific platform
From seed varieties, transplanters and smart farming to fertilizer, harvesting, storage and logistics systems - Exhibitor registration deadline: 22 September
The trade show integrated into...
Sustainability Initiatives Falling Short for Sugar Cane Farmers in Developing Countries
Sugar cane is considered one of the most valuable agricultural commodities in the world and provides livelihoods for more than 100 million people in...
AFEX calls for ease of trade to foster Food Security in Africa at AGRF...
Exchange hints at Cote d'Ivoire expansion at event
AFEX, Nigeria’s leading commodities player, has highlighted the need for streamlined trade, harmonised standards, and improved infrastructure...
Stop imposing environmentally harmful and and expensive seed systems on African farmers
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and the faith communities we represent are deeply concerned with the continued promotion and support of...
USAID, Tanzania launch USD 24 million project to curb post-harvest losses
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Republic of Tanzania has launched a USD 24 million project geared towards addressing...
The Crucial Role of RotoTank™ Water Storage Tanks in Modern Farming
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern agriculture, one essential element stands out as the lifeblood of successful farming: water. With the global population steadily...
South African on the CIOPORA board
Dr Viresh Ramburan has recently been appointed to the CIOPORA Board, making him the first person from the African continent to join this institution...
United States Ambassador’s Visit Celebrates Cashew as Cash Crop
Her Excellency Jessica Davis Ba, the United States of America’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, reaffirmed America’s commitment to supporting the growing West African cashew...
FAO partners with Rwanda in a project to boost farmers’ capacity on agroecological-based farming...
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has partnered with Rwanda’s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources to implement a 5-year project aimed...