November 30, 2023
Africa: Urgent Action and Leadership Critical for Climate Wins
Climate change stands as a threat to the foundations of our global food systems, unrivalled in its scope and impact. Today, soaring temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and… Read more »
May 29, 2008
Africa: Beyond Food Aid in Africa: Experts on African Agriculture Available
Before major FAO Conference on World Food Security in Rome opens, spokespeople for Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa available for interviews. Read more »
May 06, 2008
Africa: Kenya Launches Revolutionary US$ 50 Million Farm Programme to Provide Small-Scale Farmers and Farm Businesses Financing and Credit
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Equity Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the Government of Kenya Offer Innovative Solution to Farmers’… Read more »
April 23, 2008
Africa: African Farmers Gaining Access to Disease-Resistant, "Upland" Rice Varieties
Meeting of Rice Breeders from 10 African Countries Sets Forth Strategy to Boost Rice Production in Face of Rising Food Prices and Import Crunch Read more »
January 25, 2008
Africa: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Commits US$180 Million to Revive Depleted Soils of Small-Scale Farmers
Soil Health Program plans balanced, sustainable approach to restoration of soil fertility as exhausted lands pose major threat to food production Read more »
December 12, 2007
Africa: New Opportunity for Poor Farmers in Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania
Launching an intensive effort to revive small-scale farming and agricultural markets hobbled by the scarcity and high costs of basic farm supplies such as seed, tools and… Read more »
November 14, 2007
Africa: African Farmer and World Agricultural Leader Announced as President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Alongside Kofi A. Annan, A. Namanga Ngongi to Lead AGRA's Work To End Poverty and Hunger of Africa's Small-Scale Farmers Read more »