REGIONAL NEWS
Yara withdraws from government’s fertilizer subsidy programme
May 28, 2015
Yara withdraws from government’s fertilizer subsidy programme
Fertilizer company, Yara Ghana Limited, has announced that it is withdrawing from the government’s subsidy programme, which subsidizes fertilizers for…
EAC member states should invest in Agriculture for stronger economy
May 28, 2015
EAC member states should invest in Agriculture for stronger economy
Agriculture accounts for 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of EA and it employs over 60% of the population…
Africa unity can enhance ecological farming
May 27, 2015
Africa unity can enhance ecological farming
As we celebrate diverse cultures and traditions that unite us on this Africa day, let’s not forget our small holder…
Poor farming practices, infrastructure impede increase in agric productivity
May 27, 2015
Poor farming practices, infrastructure impede increase in agric productivity
Some of the greatest problems confronting agricultural productivity in Nigeria are poor farming practices carried out by farmers and the…
African experts call for “climate-smart” agriculture
May 26, 2015
African experts call for “climate-smart” agriculture
Agriculture experts from East African countries met here Monday and called for joint long-term measures to ensure that agricultural systems…
‘Farming Is Cool In Africa’ Transforms Kenyan Youth’s Mindset
May 26, 2015
‘Farming Is Cool In Africa’ Transforms Kenyan Youth’s Mindset
Today, most youth view agriculture as a ‘dirty’ occupation often practised by older people in retirement or by those in…
Activists say Mozambique agriculture plan could displace 100,000 farmers
May 26, 2015
Activists say Mozambique agriculture plan could displace 100,000 farmers
Mozambique is mulling a plan to lease 240,000 hectares of prime farmland to investors to grow crops for export, threatening…
Give soil the needed prominence for food security – FAO
May 26, 2015
Give soil the needed prominence for food security – FAO
The food and Agriculture Organization is urging countries to be more conscious about the use of the soil to enhance…
AfDB invests N14 billion in African agriculture
May 25, 2015
AfDB invests N14 billion in African agriculture
The African Development Bank, AfDB, said it has invested N14.78 billion (N2.91 trillion) in the agriculture sector of its Regional…
Mali government promises to tackle land grabbing
May 22, 2015
Mali government promises to tackle land grabbing
Mali’s Minister of State Domains and Land Affairs Me Mohamed Ali Bathily has said his ministry will launch a merciless…