Zimbabwe Farmers Union President Nyathi Dies
The Herald
Zimbabwe Farmers Union president, Rtd Major Abdul Credit Nyathi has died. Read more »
Senegal Launches Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme to support smallholder farmers.
IFAD
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the… Read more »
Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
ENA
The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder… Read more »
In Southern Africa, El Niño Drought Leaves a Trail of Scorched Harvests and Hunger
Africa Renewal
World Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon Read more »
Why Rice Farmers Fear Production Decline in Kano
Daily Trust
Rice farmers in Kano State are worried that production in the state may decline over critical input costs and the failure of the federal government to implement its new scheme in… Read more »
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia's Achievement in Agricultural Sector Being Replicated in Industry
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the gains Ethiopia has made in the agricultural sector are now being replicated in the industrial sector. Read more »
Insurgent Food Raid on Macomia Was Big and Well Organised
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The insurgent raid on Macomia town Friday morning 10 May was the largest and best organised since the insurgents took the coastal town of Mucojo, 40km east of Macomia town, on 10… Read more »
One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa
New Times
One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder… Read more »
SA Poultry Industry Warns of Imminent Breakout of Avian Flu [analysis]
Daily Maverick
State vets call for a coordinated approach between farmers and the government to effectively manage future animal disease outbreaks. Read more »
Dairibord Raw Milk Volumes Surge 14pc
The Herald
Food and dairy products maker Dairibord Holdings recorded a 14 percent jump in milk volumes for the quarter to March 31, 2024, supported by an increase in raw milk uptake. Read more »
Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors [press release]
World Bank
Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »
Saudi Arabia's Donation to Boost WFP Refugees Response in Tanzania
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce a donation of 25 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman… Read more »
Small Window Remains to Avert Disaster in Sudan's War-Torn Regions, Warns WFP Deputy Executive Director
WFP
The UN World Food Programme warns that the window to save lives is closing as famine looms in Sudan's war-torn regions with civilians trapped by intensified fighting in northern… Read more »
Nigeria, UN Seek $306m for Food Aid in 3 States
Vanguard
The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners, yesterday launched an appeal seeking $306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies… Read more »
WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa - 14 May 2024 [press release]
WHO
Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo, Read more »