August 21
Nigeria: Lawal Flags Off Distribution of 135 Trucks of Fertiliser to Farmers
Leadership
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday flagged off the free distribution of 135 trucks of assorted fertiliser and other farm inputs to farmers across the state. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China, TRM Donate Layers, Eggs
The Herald
The Chinese Embassy, in partnership with the Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), on Monday donated layers and eggs to youths at Dzikwa Activity Centre in Chitungwiza as part of initiatives… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Strategy for Pfumvudza Inputs
The Herald
Government has come up with a new approach to inputs distribution under the State-assisted initiative, Pfumvudza/Intwasa, aimed at optimising agricultural production, based on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Accelerates Delivery of Emergency Livestock Feeds
The Herald
IN a proactive response to the increasing chances of livestock dying from hunger caused by the El Nino-induced drought of the 2023/24 season, Government is accelerating livestock… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wheat Harvesting Boost, As Govt Mobilises 310 Combines
The Herald
As harvesting of the early planted winter wheat draws near, Government has taken the proactive step of securing 310 combine harvesters to guarantee a seamless and timely reaping of… Read more »
August 20
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Women Farmers Use a Custom Called Bora to Access Land - but It's Making Them More Vulnerable [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Bora - a type of thank you gift - is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to… Read more »
Africa: How Do People Choose What Food to Buy? Answers Depend On What You Ask - So We Built a Research Tool for African Countries [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
You're in a shop or market and you're buying food for the next day. How do you choose what to buy? Does it depend on how much you can spend, on what's the healthiest, the most… Read more »
Morocco: Cannabis Cultivation - Royal Pardon Brought Comfort to Hearts of Parents, Children - Beneficiaries
MAP
The families of beneficiaries of the Royal Pardon granted by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on the occasion of the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution, from the province… Read more »
Algeria: Hassani Cherif Pledges to Harness Country's Resources to Promote Development, Ensure Food Security
Algerie Presse Service
The candidate of the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP) for the presidential election of 7 September, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, pledged Tuesday, in Tiaret, to harness the… Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Die in Sokoto, Niger Over Food Poison, Mining Site
Leadership
Seven people have died in Sokoto and Niger state following food poisoning and the collapse of the artisanal mining site. Read more »
Nigeria: Sundry Foods Limited Celebrates 20 Years of Culinary Excellence in Nigeria
This Day
Sundry Foods Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria's restaurant and bakery industry, recently marked its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration. The event brought together… Read more »
Nigeria: Revive, Reorganise River Basin Authorities
Daily Trust
Food sufficiency and access to it is a basic requirement for human survival, peace and political stability in every nation. Read more »
August 19
Sudan: Youth-Led Groups Tackle Famine in War-Ravaged Sudan
UN News
How do you tackle famine? UN News spoke with young people operating "emergency response rooms" in war-torn Sudan to find out how they are helping to overcome hunger at besieged… Read more »