Army worms are a common pest, but this year's invasion has sparked particular concern, as the region already faces food security woes due to the prolonged drought caused by El ... Read more »
L'expert Emmanuel Kodjo Alognikou du WAFP, le Programme engrais de l'USAID pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest (WAFP), suggère "un regard particulier" sur les méthodes ... Read more »
The South African Poultry Association has said that chicken imports from the European Union resulted in the loss of 5,000 jobs and that it threatens the collapse of the poultry ... Read more »
East Africa is threatened by drought due to delayed rains, the countries have been urged to invest in irrigation as a solution to food insecurity. Read more »
Malawi's Agricultural Development and Marketing Cooperation reportedly bought maize at U.S.$34,5 million from a Zambian company instead of buying it at U.S.$21.5 million directly ... Read more »
The country has signed a partnership with a Chinese firm to commercialise cassava farming and processing, raising hopes for growers who have been grappling with the challenge of ... Read more »
The funding will be used to reduce dependence on food imports, create jobs and increase the incomes of rural households, especially women and youth, says International Fund for ... Read more »
The government has already banned the use of water from the Umbeluzi river for commercial agricultural companies, and residential areas can expect water on alternate days. Read more »
The case of a South African farmer accused of abusing and underpaying 300 Zimbabwean farm workers has been thrown out of court. Read more »
Farmers say that if they get affordable and highly productive seeds, they can get good return on investments and consumers can get affordable produce. Read more »
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