June 18
Zimbabwe: 'Expanded Wheat Production Will Curtail Imports'
The Herald
AN increase in wheat production over the past two seasons from 375 000 tonnes in 2022 to 467 905 tonnes last year has spawned a 24 percent drop in durum wheat imports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Interest Rates Frustrate Tobacco Funding
The Herald
Stakeholders in the tobacco industry have described local financial institutions' interest rates as prohibitive and impeding Government's efforts to localise funding for the… Read more »
June 17
Sudan: Catastrophic Hunger Amid Conflict Creates a Crisis of Instability Across Northeast Africa [guest column]
allAfrica
This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding… Read more »
Africa: Land Grabs Squeeze Rural Poor Worldwide
IPS
Since 2008, farmland acquisitions have doubled prices worldwide, squeezing family farmers and other poor rural communities. Such land grabs are worsening inequality, poverty, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Pastoralist, Agro Pastoralists in Borana Zone Anticipate Better Yields After Draught
ENA
Pastoralists and agro pastoralists in Borana zone of Oromia region are anticipating better harvest from the cultivation of various agricultural products after sustaining drought… Read more »
Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo
Nile Post
Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Ohanaeze Alleges Plots By South-East Governors, Igbo Leaders to Prolong Detention Till 2027
This Day
The apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has alleged that the South-east governors, Igbo leaders, and members of the National Assembly were plotting to prolong the… Read more »
South Africa: Sugarcane Growers Stand By Claims of Job Losses Linked to Sugar Tax [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The South African Canegrowers Association is questioning a report on job losses in the sector, which suggests the sugar tax has not caused a significant decline in employment. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Oduntan Advocates Policy Coherence, Single-Digit Interest Loans for Farmers
This Day
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the federal government to prioritise food security by offering single-digit interest loans to farmers to further open up the Agric… Read more »
Liberia: Oil Palm Farmers Hail Moa, Star-P Interventions
New Dawn
Through the STAR-P grant, processing machines and factories, tractors, generators, and other farming equipment were made available to local farmers and cooperatives where needed. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Scrap Excise Duty On Eggs, Onions From EAC
The Herald
Kenya has proposed to remove excise duty on eggs, potatoes and onions from the East African Community (EAC) in measures that could promote intra-trade within the bloc. Read more »
June 16
Ethiopia: Farmers in Oromia's West Guji Zone Expanding Cultivation of High-Yielding Coffee Varieties
ENA
Farmers in West Guji Zone, Oromia region are expanding the cultivation of higher-yielding coffee varieties, zone Administrator Adula Hirbaye said. Read more »
Ghana: Over 20,000 Farmers in Cocoa Growing Areas to Benefit From a $4million World Bank Climate Finance Project
Accra Times
Over 20,000 farmers to benefit from a $4million dollar World Bank Climate Finance programme following an agreement signed with Solidaridad. Read more »
June 14
Southern Africa: 60 Million People in Southern Africa Food Insecure - UN
VOA
The U.N. says an estimated 60 million people in southern Africa are food insecure due to the El Nino-induced drought -- and the problem is not only in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Supporting Farmers, President Ruto Says
Capital FM
The government has kept its promise to farmers by revitalising the agriculture sector, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Liberia: Lack of Buyers Hurting Local Rice Farmers
New Dawn
The lack of buyers hurts local rice farmers in Lofa County, even as the Ministry of Agriculture here encourages increased productivity and commercialization of products to empower… Read more »
Liberia: Local Farmers Vetted to Own Tricycles
New Dawn
Local farmers in Lofa County are participating in an application process to be vetted for the opportunity to own tricycles provided by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to ease the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 200,000 Hectares Now Under Irrigation
The Herald
LIKE many other nations in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is grappling with the devastating effects of climate change, especially droughts caused by El Niño. Read more »
Nigeria: Pepper, Tomato Scarcity Hit Ilorin As Eid-El-Kabir Approaches
Daily Trust
Pepper, a common spice in the cuisines of many Nigerians, has suddenly become a scarce commodity in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as Eid-el-Kabir approaches. Read more »
Nigeria: Fccpc Sensitises Traders Against Forceful Ripening of Food Items
Daily Trust
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said that it is currently sensitising traders and other market operators against the use of chemicals and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Unveils Statewide Irrigation Programme to Combat Climate Change, Boost Food Production
This Day
The Kwara State Government has announced an ambitious statewide irrigation program aimed at combating climate change and boosting food production. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Value Adding Agricultural Products Will Empower Youths'
The Herald
IN a move attributable to Government's call for inclusivity in every agriculture value chain, many youths countrywide are value adding different agricultural commodities to enhance… Read more »
June 13
Namibia: Namibia Cannot Rely On Importation of Seeds for Staple Food Crops - Khomas Governor
Namibian
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua says with Namibia facing its worst drought, it is critical to have legislation that provides an environment for a sustainable seed system for… Read more »
Ethiopia: East Guji Zone of Oromia Region Working to Cultivate Better Crop Yields
ENA
The East Guji Zone of Oromia Region has been working hard to cultivate better crop yields, mainly maize in the upcoming Meher production crop season. Read more »
Nigeria: Over $10 Billion Provided for Agric in Past 8 Years - AfDB
Vanguard
The President of the African Development Bank Group, AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has re-iterated that assuring food security in Africa is top on the agenda of the Bank as close to… Read more »