April 23
Ethiopia: Empowering Preservation Techniques to Ensure Food Security
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has a diverse agricultural landscape and is a hub for fruit production. With an abundance of delicious fruits such as mango, banana, papaya, avocado and orange, the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Urgent Action Urged As Southern Africa Faces Deepening Drought Crisis
Capital FM
Southern Africa is on the brink of a devastating hunger crisis as a relentless drought tightens its grip. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blamed for Exposing Farmers to Sub-Standard Fertilizer
Capital FM
Senators are accusing the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) of dropping their guard and exposing farmers to sub-standard fertilisers. Read more »
Africa: Western Countries to Blame for Hunger in Africa
The Herald
Western countries are mainly to blame for the worsening hunger and feminine in some parts of Africa. Read more »
Uganda: AfDB Secures U.S.$7.3million Fertilizer Deal for African Farmers
Independent (Kampala)
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) has secured a CAD$10 million (US$7.3 million) funding commitment from Global Affairs Canada, aimed at enhancing food production and… Read more »
Kenya: Young Farmers in Dry Regions Benefit From Profitable Farming Training
Capital FM
Two international organisations are targeting thousands of youthful farmers in several semi-arid counties for training in profitable agriculture. Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Nino-Linked Drought Threatens Maize Production in Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe
Mazowe district of Zimbabwe's Mashonaland Central province is struggling with prolonged severe drought, threatening the country's maize supply, and impacting business of its grain… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Residents Rejoice As Rice Price Crashes to N52,000
Daily Trust
Many residents of Kwara state are expressing joy as a 50kg bag of rice now goes for between N52,000 and N54,000 from the N80,000 during the last Ramadan and N65,000 about a week… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Fx Puzzle - Nigerians Query High Food Prices Despite Dollar's Crash
Vanguard
With Naira appreciating to N1, 300 to the dollar thus giving a ray of hope that the economy is recovering, Nigerians, including farmers and Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otu Plans More Rural Roads to Boost Agriculture
Daily Trust
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has disclosed that his government will open up many rural roads to enable rural farmers evacuate their farm yields to urban centres and… Read more »
Nigeria: Agro Solutions - Researchers Identify Flowering Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum
Daily Trust
cientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Oklahoma State University have identified key genes that control flowering in sorghum.… Read more »
April 19
Uganda: United States Provides $11 Million to WFP's Refugees Response in Uganda [announcement]
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fisheries Project Unlocks Economic Opportunities
The Herald
Deep in Mataga, Mberengwa District in the heart of the Midlands Province, a transformative initiative under the Presidential Community Fisheries Programme has taken root, breathing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tainted Meat Trade - Desperate Farmers Team Up With 'Men in Trucks'
The Herald
THE sight of strips of meat, hung on a string attached to two wooden poles for preservation as biltong, fills Khethiwe Sibanda with a sense of hopelessness. The meat being… Read more »
Zimbabwe: NBA Warns Against Illegal GMO Maize Imports
The Herald
The National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) has warned locals against unlawful importation and handling of genetically modified (GMO) grain as the country seeks to alleviate the… Read more »
April 18
Zimbabwe: 'Efficient Transport System Key for Horticulture Exports'
The Herald
AS the country's marches towards attaining Vision 2030, the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) is engaging Government to facilitate the upgrading of roads and border… Read more »
Nigeria: Unlike Last Year, This Year's Wheat Harvest in Katsina Is Good
Daily Trust
Wheat farmers in Katsina State have, in this dry season, recorded bumper harvests, a development that is far better than what was obtained last year, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Iar Releases 3 New Varieties of Brown Oats Cultivars
Daily Trust
The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), ABU, Zaria, has released three varieties of brown oats as part of its contribution to agricultural innovation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Alarming Rise' in Child Food Poisoning in SA
The Herald
The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: NBA Calls for Responsible Handling of Genetically Modified Grain
The Herald
PERCEIVED grain shortages due to the El Nino-induced drought have triggered a stampede in grain imports prompting the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) to warn citizens… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmer's Diary - Preventative Measures to Curtail Veld Fires Needed Urgently
The Herald
The spectre of veld fires looms large in the country, especially in the face of severe drought this year. The fires often started accidentally or through negligence, wreak havoc on… Read more »
April 17
Somalia: Food Insecurity Plagues Somalia's Displaced
Shabelle
In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Falls Short of Billion-Dollar Pledge to Tackle Ethiopia's Hunger Crisis
RFI
A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a $1 billion target (€940 million) to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Post Cabinet Briefing - All Facilities in Place for Hosting Uhuru Celebrations
The Herald
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development updated Cabinet on the winter cereals production plan for 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Natfoods Seeks to Empower Rural Youths
The Herald
Zimbabwe's largest food manufacturer, National Foods (NatFoods), has invested US$30 000 into an egg layer project through its stockfeeds division, as part of efforts to empower… Read more »