Tag: Agriculture
New digital credit plans put African farmers first
More farmers are going digital to cash in their harvest, thanks to new credit plans being rolled out in...
A small farmer’s guide to smart equipment decisions – Husqvarna
Running a successful farm starts with having the right equipment. On a small farm, the right equipment can help...
How can AI cultivate the future of agriculture?
AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all...
Advantages of internet of things technology in agriculture
Global agriculture must supply almost 70% more food by 2050, yet farmers face shrinking water resources, erratic weather, and...
Cote d’Ivoire: Cultivating hope amongst cocoa farmers
On a misty morning in rural Cote d’Ivoire, Delphine Papo deviates from her usual routine. Instead of trekking 4...
Inger Andersen: If we are to lower food prices and support farmers, we need to restore land
In recent years, people everywhere have endured soaring food prices, coupled with growing concerns for the wellbeing of those who produce food. There...
Zambia’s Good Nature Agro named among Africa’s fastest growing companies in 2024
Good Nature Agro, the Zambian company helping smallholder farmers reach the middle class, has been recognized by the Financial...
South Sudan: Farmers expect better crops with high-value seeds
The International Trade Centre (ITC) distributed the seeds across different locations in Juba County in Central Equatoria State, based...
China aids African countries with agricultural sciences
A renowned African plant scientist has praised China for sharing germplasm, or seed matter, of crop species with developing...
Kenya: Combating antimicrobial residues in dairy value chain
With its large dairy industry, Kenya produces 652.4 million liters of milk a year; Dominated by small producers, the...
Djibouti strengthens agri-food sector with World Bank support
The World Bank approved yesterday a new International Development Association (IDA) US$15 million credit to improve the competitiveness and resilience of...
Food systems leaders graduate from AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme
Today, 78 emerging leaders in food systems graduated from the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) program hosted...