Enhanced Kenya Tea Brand to Boost Farmer Income
Capital FM
Kenya must develop a tea brand that will fetch the best prices for farmers, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
More Tributes for Swanepoel
The Herald
Tributes continue to pour in for former Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) leader Mr Nick Swanepoel who died on May 8 in South Africa. Read more »
Kenyan MPs Shield Minister, Ignite Corruption Claims
Business Day Africa
A covert maneuover has emerged, shedding light on the inner workings of the Kenya Kwanza government's efforts to shield Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi from… Read more »
Agriculture - Showroom Dedicated to Promotion of Olive Oil Inaugurated in ONH
Tunis Afrique Presse
A showroom dedicated to the promotion of Tunisian olive oil was inaugurated, Tuesday, at the National Olive Oil Office (ONH), by Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and… Read more »
Dissenting Voices At Nairobi Soil Health Forum Over Increased Fertilizer Use
IPS
As the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened in Nairobi to review the progress made in terms of increasing fertilizer use in line with the 2006 Abuja Declaration,… Read more »
Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
Business Day Africa
Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »
Tea Worth Millions Unsold As Minimum Price On Older Stocks Reinstated
Business Day Africa
Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved… Read more »
Plans Afoot for Namibia's First Salmon Farm
Namibian
The construction of the country's first ever Atlantic salmon farm has started, placing Namibia at the frontline of African salmon production. Read more »
Foot and Mouth Disease Detected On Eastern Cape Farm
SAnews.gov.za
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on one of the farms in the province. Read more »
Ethiopia Tamirt Expo Expected to Generate Over 3 Billion Birr in Market Linkages
ENA
The second edition of "Let Ethiopia Produce" (ETHIOPIA TAMRIT) expo will be held from May 9-13, 2024 at the Millennium Hall, in Addis Ababa. Read more »
Selling, Growing Genetically Modified Maize Seed Is Illegal- - Agriculture Deputy Minister
New Zimbabwe
DEPUTY Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, has warned that those illegally selling genetically modified organism (GMO) maize… Read more »
Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Capital FM
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
FY 2024 Budget Prioritizes Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Health
New Dawn
Boakai administration prioritizes key sectors in 2024 National Budget. Read more »
Harnessing AfCFTA in Repositioning Africa's Agricultural Sector [opinion]
Accra Times
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a unique opportunity for African countries to leverage free trade and overcome the challenges hindering this sector's… Read more »
Northern Region Farmers Hailed for Quality Tobacco
Nyasa Times
Mzuzu Auction Floors opened for tobacco buying and selling on Tuesday with 3,718 bales sold with prices in the range of $2.99 and $3.15 per Kilogram. Read more »