Africa's Agricultural Revolution Gathers Momentum

As one major meeting on agriculture ends, another begins: farming is truly back on Africa's agenda.

Rain clouds over a farming village near Iringa, Tanzania.
A student of the Schiefflin Institute in Liberia putting fertilizer on a rice field.

Africa: Revolution in Agriculture Gathering Momentum

Inter Press Service, 2 September 2010

As one major meeting on agriculture ends, another begins: farming is truly back on Africa's agenda. read more »
Africa: Leaders Launch Green Revolution Forum

Radio France Internationale, 2 September 2010

African heads of state, private sector leaders and agricultural experts are meeting in Accra, Ghana today to inaugurate the African Green Revolution Forum. read more »
Uganda: Nation Could Become Regional Rice Exporter say Researchers

Inter Press Service, 2 September 2010

In a small garden at the Entebbe Botanical garden, about 40 kilometres from Kampala, a few yellowish plants are trying to adapt to their new environment. read more »

Topical Focus

Africa Starts to Benefit from Agric-Fund

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme has received a major boost as several countries have begun drawing on funds from a U.S.$22 billion pledge made by the G8. Read more »
- Africa: Funding Begins Flowing for Agriculture
- Africa: Huge Potential in Africa's Fisheries And Aquaculture Sectors