April 21
Malawi: Mundawathu Organic Fertilizer Transforming Lives of Malawian Farmers
Nyasa Times
An increasing number of farmers across Malawi are ditching chemical fertilizers in favor of Mundawathu Organic Fertilizer--a homegrown innovation they say is not only reviving… Read more »
April 18
Africa: Hooves Vs. Habitats - Striking a Sustainable Balance Between Livestock and the Environment Is Crucial to Africa's Future [column]
IPS
In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. Here and across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are… Read more »
Sudan: UK-Funded Study - 'Darfur Markets Shattered By War, RSF Profit From Chaos'
Dabanga
Markets across Darfur have been shattered by the war that broke out in April 2023, according to a new report by the UK-funded Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent… Read more »
Tanzania: Taha Eyes Italy's Horticultural Market
Daily News
THE Tanzania Holticultural Association (TAHA) is setting its sight on Italy 19 Billion US dollars (abuot 51 tri/-) vegetable import market , launching an ambitious campaign to… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt Orders Investigation As 36 Cows Are Killed By Poison
Premium Times
The cow poisoning is believed to be a continuation of a tit for tat between peasants farmers and cattle herders that has been going on for years. Read more »
Africa: Solving Africa's Fragmented Health Records Crisis
allAfrica
My friend, Adjoa, a first-time mother in Ghana, looked forward to welcoming her newborn. On the delivery day, she was away from her primary care center and rushed to another… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers Celebrate Independence Day
The Herald
FARMERS today join the rest of the nation in commemorating 45 years of independence, with many sharing testimonies of economic empowerment through the transformative land reform… Read more »
April 17
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Lays Foundation Stone for New Agriculture Ministry Headquarters
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a new, state-of-the-art headquarters for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Mogadishu,… Read more »
Africa: Smallholder Farmers Are Not 'Beneficiaries', but the 'Co-Creators of Change'
IPS
Eliud Rugut comes from generations of farmers, yet his family expected him to move out of their home and pursue another career. Read more »
Malawi: Eagle Nano Urea By Paramount Holdings - a Game Changer for Malawi's Agricultural Future
Nyasa Times
The 63rd National Field Day proved to be a landmark occasion in Malawi's agricultural journey, as Paramount Holdings' Eagle Nano Urea stole the spotlight with its innovative and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Under Siege By Junk Food Giants, Says Health Advocate
Leadership
A public health advocate is sounding the alarm over the aggressive marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to children across Nigeria, warning of a looming health crisis fueled… Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Action Required to Curb FMD Outbreak
SAnews.gov.za
Government has called for immediate action plans to ensure inroads are made to effectively curb the continued spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
Rwanda: Can Aquaponics Transform Farming in Rwanda?
New Times
Farming is central to life and the economy in Rwanda. However, limited land, unpredictable weather patterns, and increasing food demand are straining traditional agriculture. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Assures Farmers of Ample Seed Supply for Next Season
The Herald
The Government has assured farmers of an adequate supply of drought-tolerant seed for the upcoming summer cropping season, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and national… Read more »
Namibia: Inside Meatco's Beef
New Era
Once revered as the country's premium beef-processing and marketing entity, the beleaguered Meat Corporation of Namibia is in a chokehold and facing a deepening crisis, industry… Read more »
April 16
Africa: Africa's Superfood Heroes - From Teff to Insects - Deserve More Attention [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods - from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 16, 2025
allAfrica
Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares Emergency On Food Security
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, calling for expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management. Read more »
Africa: Food Insecurity an Unprecedented Crisis Worldwide
IPS
Last year, 343 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). That's 10 percent higher than in 2023. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Traditional Fermented Foods - and Why We Should Keep Consuming Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. Read more »
Gambia: Ebid Grants $10 Million Loan to Gambia to Boost Food Security
Foroyaa
The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has announced a $10 million public sector loan to The Gambia in support of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Prices of Ginger, Garri, Others Push Rebased Inflation to 24.23% in March
Daily Trust
Nigeria's headline inflation has increased to 24.23 per cent in March. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Effort to Export Value Added Coffee Should Be Intensified
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopian coffee, which has achieved historical success in terms of production, quality and revenue, is increasingly in demand in the domestic and international markets. It is… Read more »
Liberia: LDEA Destroys Massive Marijuana Farm in Lofa
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Lofa County Detachment, has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug cultivation and trafficking. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Credit Card Scheme to Enhance Inputs Distribution On Cards
The Herald
Farmers contracted under the Presidential Inputs Programme will soon begin accessing agricultural inputs directly from Government-accredited merchants using a preloaded credit card… Read more »
