Food shortages are growing in South Sudan, says the Norwegian Refugee Council. "Despite the peace agreement signed five months ago, conflict continues to impact the lives of ... Read more »
African governments need to get a better grasp of current farming practices. City officials, for instance, should map and publicise existing urban agriculture initiatives. This ... Read more »
A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall due to climate change that could decimate crops, ... Read more »
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to introduce new programmes and projects that will make agriculture more attractive to Nigerians and increase jobs in the sector. Read more »
In Zimbabwe, the high cost of bread is forcing citizens to look for alternatives to this basic commodity as food shortages and soaring prices continue to worsen. Bread in Zimbabwe ... Read more »
It is very difficult to sell Rwandan coffee in large volumes using the old minimum price because other countries become extremely competitive and therefore reducing the price on ... Read more »
Three leading United Nations agencies have warned that more than half of South Sudan's population is suffering extreme hunger, and humanitarian aid is urgently needed. Read more »
Tanzanian authorities have imposed a ban on sugar imports a month after lifting another one, this time putting a stop to the issuing of permits. According to the Minister for ... Read more »
On average, the price of coffee at international market is between U.S.$2 and U.S.$5 depending on quality but farmers get only about a third of a dollar for a kilogramme of their ... Read more »
The 1.7 million metric tonnes deficit has pushed up the price of Irish potatoes by at least 25% as hotels and households turn to imports. Read more »
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