November 17
Kenya: National Biosafety Authority Assures Senators of Safety of GMO Products in the Country
Capital FM
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has assured Senators and Kenyans in general of the GMOs and their derived products in the Country. Read more »
Ethiopia: Enhancing Agricultural Mechanization to Fully Benefit Smallholder Farmers
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's agriculture is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing over one-third of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Given its vital role, modernizing this crucial sector… Read more »
Nigeria: How Calves, Day-Old Chicks, Kids, Lambs Can Help Livestock Dev. Minister to Succeed - Prof Njoku
Vanguard
A FORMER Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prof Placid Njoku, who doubles as a member of the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms, PCLR, has tasked the new Minister of Livestock… Read more »
November 15
Africa: COP29 - Why Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Goal Makes Perfect Sense [analysis]
African Arguments
Global leaders should keep in mind that the benefits of climate financing far outweigh the costs of implementing them. Read more »
South Africa: City Power Cuts Power to Defaulters in Lenasia - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2024
allAfrica
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Sudan: WFP Appeals for Safe Passage of Aid Convoys Through Sudan
Dabanga
The World Food Programme (WFP) has called on Sudan's warring parties to ensure the safe passage of two aid convoys en route from Port Sudan to North Darfur and South Kordofan. Read more »
Malawi: First Lady Madam Chakwera Donates Relief Food to Nkhota Kota Flood Victims
Nyasa Times
First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has donated 45 metric tonnes of maize flour and 5 metric tonnes of beans worth K70.7 million to 1800 households who were affected by floods in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dairibord Records 44 Percent Raw Milk Intake, Surpassing National Average
New Zimbabwe
LISTED milk processing giant, Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited (DZL) has seen raw milk intake increasing by 44% to surpass national average stats by a significant margin. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Raise Alarm Over Unlabeled Poultry in Supermarkets
Capital FM
Concerns have been raised by Kenyan consumers over unlabeled poultry products sold in select supermarkets, allegedly originating from Uganda. Read more »
November 14
Africa: Climate Change - Women's Role in the Economy Is Key to a Just Transition [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the global south. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardised by the increased… Read more »
Namibia: Food Insecurity Affects Vulnerable Populations ... Japan Pledges N$9.3M
New Era
Poverty eradication minister Doreen Sioka said malnutrition, food insecurity and inadequate healthcare are pressing issues that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Sets Deadline for Wheat Harvesting
The Herald
The Government has set November 15 as the date by which wheat harvesting should have been be completed to ensure the crop is saved from the predicted increasing rains. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture
New Times
Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of Rwanda… Read more »
East Africa: Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease a Win for East Africa
SciDev.Net
A new vaccine, designed to protect East African cattle against all major strains of foot and mouth disease, is offering hope to small-scale farmers battling the highly contagious… Read more »
Africa: Coffee, Tea and Cocoa Costs See Global Food Import Bill Soaring Past $2 Trillion
UN News
The global food import bill is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2024 - fuelled by the rising cost of everyone's favourite hot drinks - according to the latest Food Outlook… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Herbal Medicine Factory in Nasarawa
Premium Times
Earlier this week, NAFDAC noted that it had cracked down on fake wines in the same state. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Firm Embraces Govt's Value Addition Thrust
The Herald
Diversified local firm, Raymeg Consultants, continues to embrace the Government's value addition thrust after recently introducing rabbit biltong, a first for the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kutsaga Issues Tobacco Mealy Bugs Alert
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: ZRP, Seed Co Blitz to Flash Out Bogus Agro-Dealers
The Herald
Leading seed house, Seed Co, has teamed up with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to flush out bogus agro-dealers capitalising on the ongoing summer season preparations to sell… Read more »
November 13
Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income
VOA
As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Urges Sudan to 'Keep Crossings Open' As Aid Convoy Heads to Famine-Stricken Darfur
Dabanga
The World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed to Sudan to keep the Adré border crossing open, as a convoy carrying crucial humanitarian aid heads toward the Zamzam camp for… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Apprised of Interventions to Deal With Foodborne Illnesses and Fatalities
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation soon on the interventions government is undertaking to deal with foodborne illnesses and fatalities that have transpired… Read more »
Uganda: Under a Free Market Economy, Peasants, Crops Regulate Themselves [opinion]
Observer
Students of political economy will tell us that our current contention - still ongoing - over the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is the age-old struggle between state… Read more »
Uganda: What Next for the Coffee Sector?
Nile Post
Experts say that the market signals will ultimately tell the fate of the Ugandan Coffee Sector following the rationalisation of the Ugandan Coffee Development Authority. Read more »
Uganda: Food Insecurity, Limited Access to Essential Goods Continue to Impact Uganda
Nile Post
A recent World Bank report highlights severe food insecurity and limited access to essential goods as major issues affecting Uganda's population, with the country's poorest… Read more »
