October 29
Ethiopia: Nation's Livestock Exports Thrive Amid Macroeconomic Reforms
Ethiopian Herald
Over 109,000 livestock exported in quarter Read more »
Ethiopia: Irrigation Reforms - Building Block of Commercial Farming, Food Sovereignty
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's growing focus on irrigation development, backed by legal and structural reforms, is becoming instrumental in promoting commercial agriculture and… Read more »
West Africa: Nigerian Cocoa Farmers Lament Low Domestic Consumption
Daily Trust
Industry stakeholders have expressed concerns over low domestic consumption, limited processing of cocoa products, and data inadequacies affecting Nigeria's cocoa sector. Read more »
Uganda: NEED Warns Against Framing Coffee As a Tribe-Specific Product
Nile Post
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) led by Joseph Kabuleta has urged Parliament to set aside regional and tribal biases, emphasising national unity and equitable… Read more »
Nigeria: Foodco Expands to Lagos Mainland With 22nd Outlets
Vanguard
A retailer in Nigeria and one of Africa's fastest-growing companies, FoodCo, has announced the opening of its latest brand store in Ikotun, Lagos. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Urged to Speed Up Harvest
The Herald
With 300 combine harvesters now available for the record 600 000 tonne harvest, wheat farmers can move fast to bring in the rest of the crop, with 200 000 tonnes already gathered. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Ramp Up Rice Production
The Herald
The Government is moving to enhance rice production this summer season amid intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on costly imports on the backdrop of escalating prices and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sugar Tax Boost for Cancer Fight
The Herald
Treasury has urged the Ministry of Health and Child Care to expedite its procurement processes for the purchase of cancer treatment machines from the revenue generated through the… Read more »
October 28
Africa: By Choosing What We Eat, We Choose the World We Want to Live in [interview]
IPS
"How we prepare and eat food should not be at the expense of our biodiversity," says 3-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, who is on a mission to change our relationship with… Read more »
Tanzania: Students and Peasants in Tanzania Join Hands to Mark World Food Sovereignty Day
People's Dispatch
MVIWATA brought together students and farmers for activities to discuss the importance of agroecology and food sovereignty across Tanzania and Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Confirms Receipt of N3billion Flood Prevention Fund From Federal Govt
Premium Times
Bayelsa is listed among the 21 Nigerian states at risk of flooding. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Dead, Two Hospitalised After Drinking Aloe Vera Concoction in Mutare
263Chat
In a tragic incident on Friday, four people lost their lives while two others were hospitalized after consuming a homemade concoction prepared with aloe vera at Gonorenda Homestead… Read more »
Ghana: Four Coys Donate Gh¢309,000 Items, Cheque for National Farmers' Day
Ghanaian Times
Four companies have donated assorted items valued at GH¢ 309,000 and a cheque for GH¢ 35,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Wednesday, as their… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ensure Production of Enough Food to Feed Kenyans - Ruto
Capital FM
The government's top priority is to ensure production of enough food to feed all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Daily Trust
Several people have been reportedly killed in a clash between herders and farmers in Kukta, Waltandi District in the Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: USAID Urged to Include Cassava On International List
Daily Trust
The Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, Mr Oskar Ayeleso, has decried the exclusion of cassava by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from the… Read more »
October 27
Africa: Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
VOA
Bioeconomy is the production, use, and conservation of biological resources to produce goods that sustain communities. A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy as a way to… Read more »
South Africa: Government and Industry's Efforts to Control Animal Disease Spread Must Be Lauded
SAnews.gov.za
The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Pilots E-Tractors Seeking to Boost Modern Farming
New Times
Volkswagen Group Africa has initiated operations at a new facility in Gashora, Rwanda, about 60km from Kigali, to pilot a modern farming project using electric tractors. Read more »
South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »
Nigeria: Hunger - Provide Food Vouchers for Poor Nigerians, Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Govt
Premium Times
Mr Ibrahim said the food vouchers will be more effective in addressing the hunger crisis ravaging the nation than the cash transfer initiative being implemented by the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Welcomes Proposed Agric Extension Services Bill
Leadership
Minister of state for agriculture and food security, Sabi Abdullahi, has welcomed the proposed Nigeria Agricultural Extension Services Bill, describing it as a game-changer… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Task FG, States On Fake Agro-Chemicals in Markets
Leadership
Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), has challenged the National Task Force (NTF), states, the federal government and stakeholders in the cocoa value chain to intensify… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Pushes for Animal Welfare to Foster Healthier Communities
Ethiopian Herald
-Strengthening policies, raising awareness, and advancing infrastructure are essential steps to improving animal welfare, which contributes to building healthier communities and… Read more »
October 24
Africa: What Must Happen After the Summit of the Future? [analysis]
African Arguments
What would the manifesto for a more inclusive world look like if it were drafted by people with disabilities? It was, a few weeks ago at a UN Summit. But is it enough? Read more »
