Kenya: Murang'a Seeks to Enact Law to Protect Avocado Farmers

Nation

The Murang'a County government is in the process of drafting regulations to regulate the avocado industry. Read more »

Liberia: FAO, UNDP Use Village Savings and Loans Program to Empower Farmers

Observer

The United Nations Peacebuilding project, jointly implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)… Read more »

Southern Africa: Poor Rainfall Likely to Reduce Grain Production in Region - FAO [opinion]

The Herald

Poor rains and drier weather conditions could reduce grain production significantly in the 2019-2020 cropping season, forcing the region to import more than nine million tonnes of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mealie Meal Prices Come Down As Govt Grain Subsidy Takes Effect

New Zimbabwe

Roller meal prices have come down following a recent government move to reintroduce grain subsidies to try and make the staple affordable to the poor majority. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Subsidised Roller Meal Hits Supermarket Shelves

The Herald

Subsidised roller meal has started finding its way onto supermarket shelves, while millers have implored retailers holding onto old stock to approach their suppliers to be credited… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Food Hampers for 100,000 Urban Households

The Herald

Hampers of grain, beans and cooking oil will be given regularly to 100 000 households in eight urban areas in a new initiative being implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP)… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Empower 1,600 Agro Entrepreneurs

This Day

The Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) is set to empower over 1,600 agro entrepreneurs within the next two years… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 700 Tonnes of Maize for Makonde Drought Relief

The Herald

Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province has received 705 tonnes of maize that will be disbursed to households under the Government's drought relief programme, the district… Read more »

Southern Africa: Droughts Set Region On Ticking Time Bomb

CAJ News

The severe food insecurity in Southern Africa has triggered numerous crises including child labour, child trafficking, early marriage and transactional sex that could lead to an… Read more »

Rwanda: Dairy Farmers Cautioned Against Antibiotics

New Times

Antibiotic residues in milk are threatening its quality and that of other dairy products as well as income of farmers who have spent resources on its production, actors in the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 55% of Norton Residents Food Insecure - Report

New Zimbabwe

At least 55% of Norton residents have been reported to be food insecure and in urgent need of assistance to avert severe hunger, the World Food Programme (WFP) has announced. Read more »

Sudan: Dr. Al-Suwaileh Appointed As Director of the Agricultural Research Corporation

SNA

The acting Prime Minister, ambassador Omer Bashir Manis, has issued a decision, in response to a recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources on appointment… Read more »

Nigeria: Rice Farmers Urge Nigerian Govt to Sustain Border Closure

Premium Times

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged the federal government to sustain its current border closure, saying it would help boost the economy. Read more »

Eritrea: Workshop On Developing National Food Standard

Shabait

The Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized a workshop on 6 December at the NCEW Hall focusing on… Read more »

Uganda: Kenyan MPs Want 'Cheap Milk Imports' From Uganda Stopped

East African

A Kenyan parliamentary committee has accused the Ministry of Agriculture of overseeing the collapse of the dairy industry as the local market continues to be flooded with cheap… Read more »

Malawi: 'Do Not Panic On Food Crisis', Chimulirenji Says No-One Will Die of Hunger

Nyasa Times

State vice-president Everton Chimulirenji has assured the nation that no one will die of hunger, saying government has put in place measures to safeguard people's lives by… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Millers Welcome New Govt Grain Subsidy

New Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean millers have welcomed government's decision to restore grain subsidies with their umbrella group, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) saying the move would… Read more »

Ghana: "Planting for Food and Jobs Achieving Considerable Successes" - President Akufo-Addo

Ghana Presidency

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Government's programme for the revival of Ghanaian agriculture, "Planting for Food and Jobs", is achieving… Read more »

Tanzania: Meat Consumers Told to Consider Animal Welfare

Daily News

A study has unveiled the likely health risks for meat consumers in Tanzania for failure to consider the animal welfare and food safety. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Roller Meal Price to Fall

The Herald

A new Government subsidy on roller meal, which will halve the retail price of a 10kg pack to $50, will be seen on shop shelves over the next few days. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Export Rice in 2 Years - Govt

Daily Trust

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says with the phenomenal increase in rice production and processing in the country, Nigeria will be exporting the… Read more »

Rwanda: Limited Access to Vet Services Hurts Poultry, Pig Farmers

New Times

The lack of veterinarians with skills in treating pigs, poor breeds of pigs, substandard abattoirs as well as expensive and substandard animal feeds are some of the challenges… Read more »

Africa: Climate Crisis Tears Through Southern Africa With At Least Nine Million Facing Acute Food Insecurity [analysis]

Daily Maverick

Critical humanitarian aid is needed to rescue plunging food security and save the lives of millions of climate-shocked people across southern Africa. This warning comes from… Read more »

Africa: Tiny AI Devices Aim to Enrich Farmers and Their Soil

Thomson Reuters Foundation

A piece of paper no bigger than a business card could enrich struggling coffee farmers and their soil, a growing challenge as temperatures rise and prices fluctuate. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Drought - and Economic Woes - Empty Farmers' 'Cattle Banks'

Thomson Reuters Foundation

Farmers are trying to find ways to protect their herds as climate change brings more frequent droughts - but not all are working Read more »