African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing...

US $100,000 Africa Food Prize 2023 opens for applications

Applications are now open for the US$100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award recognising outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change...

STIHL EA to Invest Sh100Mn in local accessory manufacturing

“The move will see the firm reduce accessory costs, increase employment and boost the local economy by injecting Sh100 million every year.” Power tools manufacturer...

‘Don’t overlook the role of juniors in climate change mitigation efforts’ – Kenyan-born young...

Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a young African ambassador for the environment, has called for policies that will encourage young people to participate in protecting the...

Agrifinance and Investments : Financing of grain storage facilities in Africa by German banks

Agriculture is a vital sector of the economy in Africa, providing food and employment opportunities for millions of people. However, despite the continent's potential...

Uganda microfinance now offers farmers loans with low interest rates than commercial banks

Smallholder farmers across Uganda have welcomed a move by Microfinance Support Center (MSC) to, through cooperative societies, offer them low-cost loans as compared to...

Viviane, a young graduate swearing by agriculture to achieve her dreams

Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion....

Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives

Against a backdrop of multiple shocks, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, today, signed the Participatory...

Businesses Financed According to Unique Merits

There is no one-size-fits-all in the way lending institutions like FNB South Africa finance businesses, not least agribusinesses. Every client’s business has to tick...

New Holland wins Green Good Design Award for LNG tractor

New Holland Agriculture, a global brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded a 2023 Green Good Design Award for its T7 Methane Power LNG...
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