INTERNATIONAL AGRIC NEWS
South Africa: Drought Has Had ‘Devastating Impact on Agriculture Sector’ – Treasury
February 24, 2017
South Africa: Drought Has Had ‘Devastating Impact on Agriculture Sector’ – Treasury
The nationwide drought has had a devastating effect on the agriculture sector and its value chain, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan…
Why We Need to Teach Agriculture in Schools
February 22, 2017
Why We Need to Teach Agriculture in Schools
OPINION By John Okiror There is unease about the proposed translocation of agriculture and other vocational subjects from the secondary…
Africa: As Solar Refrigerator Keeps Mangoes Cold, Farmers’ Profits Heat Up
February 22, 2017
Africa: As Solar Refrigerator Keeps Mangoes Cold, Farmers’ Profits Heat Up
ANALYSISBy Leopold Obi Nziu — Solar-powered cold storage and biological pest control are helping protect Kenya’s mangoes from climate change…
Nigeria Now Second Largest Producer of Rice in the World – Govt
February 21, 2017
Nigeria Now Second Largest Producer of Rice in the World – Govt
By Andrew Essien The Federal government has stated that because of the conscientious efforts of the President Muhammdu Buhari-led administration,…
Nigeria: Minister Tasks Committee On Cattle Trackers
February 20, 2017
Nigeria: Minister Tasks Committee On Cattle Trackers
By Mulikatu Mukaila The FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello has asked the National Implementation Committee for the Curtailment of Cattle…
Agri-Business Getting Youth Attention
February 20, 2017
Agri-Business Getting Youth Attention
By Emmanuel Ntirenganya Rwanda’s agriculture and livestock sector has long been characterised by an ageing farming population whose average age…
Zimbabwe Expects Good Maize Harvest
February 17, 2017
Zimbabwe Expects Good Maize Harvest
By Tabitha Mutenga FOR the first time in years, Zimbabwe is expected to produce enough grain to feed itself come…
2017 African Development Bank Annual Meetings – “Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa”
February 17, 2017
2017 African Development Bank Annual Meetings – “Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa”
Ahmedabad, India — The 2017 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will be held on May 22-25,…
Delayed Cattle Vaccination Irks Farmers
February 14, 2017
Delayed Cattle Vaccination Irks Farmers
By Moses Muwulya Sembabule — Livestock farmers in Sembabule District, whose cattle were attacked by tick borne disease, are frustrated…
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Increase
February 13, 2017
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Increase
By Dorothy Nakaweesi Despite the climate change turbulences, Uganda’s coffee exports in both volume and value are predicted to increase…