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...
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...
Zambian Breweries kicks off 2023 sorghum planting season in Zambia
Zambian Breweries joined farmers of Zimba in Southern Province of Zambia, with representation from Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders to officially flag off...
Revolutionize Your Garden: Hydroponic Lettuce Secrets
Did you know that you can grow lettuce without soil?
In this article we delve into the innovative method of hydroponics, which allows for faster...
International Finance Corporation to invest $210 million to support Agri-Feedstock Project in Kenya
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to invest a loan of up to $210 million (Sh31.96 billion) in Italian firm, Eni Kenya to...
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...
Caritas Nairobi launches Ksh150 million milk processing plant to benefit over 5,000 dairy smallholders
The relief and development agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Caritas Nairobi has launched a Ksh150 million milk processing plant at Limuru in...
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...