African Development Bank agrees loan of nearly €87 million for Agropole Nord
Meeting in Abidjan on Wednesday 22 November 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a €86.89 million loan to Senegal...
Kenya launches Dairy Industry Sustainability Roadmap 2023–2033, aims at doubling farmers’ milk output
The government of Kenya through Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has launched the Kenya Dairy Industry Sustainability Roadmap 2023 – 2033 with the aim of...
IFAD lists its sustainable bonds on the London Stock Exchange – ringing the bell...
Private investors are a powerful force to help us fund a world where no one is left behind, said Alvaro Lario, President of the...
Uganda launches Climate Smart Agriculture Manuals with focus on soybean, sunflower, potatoes and sesame
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has launched Climate Smart Extension Manuals designed specifically for potato, sesame, soybeans, and sunflower value...
Seeds of Change: Insights from Dr. Mike Barrow’s Quest for Resilient Maize Varieties
We recently caught up with Dr Mike Barrow to discuss the reintroduction of maize genetics into modern breeding programs, particularly for small-scale farmers. Dr...
Vodacom AI early warning system to help protect marine mammals
Vodacom South Africa and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) South Africa have teamed up to pilot solutions to safeguard marine mammals against...
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism commits more than $2 million to improve farmers’ access to...
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism will provide a $2 million partial trade credit guarantee and a $219,000 grant funding to Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture Limited to...
Catch 22 to Catch None: Why saving our sea life relies on releasing our...
World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November throughout the globe. While fishing communities and aquatic consumers salute their delight for maritime...
Fruitbox Ltd. confirms their position as market leader with modern cold storage facility in...
In a major boost for fruit security in Eastern Africa, two South African fruit exporting companies together with local Kenyan partners, recently opened the doors...
African Development Bank supports small livestock farmers in Zambia to adapt to climate change
The Climate Resilient Livestock Management Project, implemented by the African Development Bank in Zambia between 2017 and 2022, has helped to equip small livestock...