South Africa: Macadamia Nut Farming Takes Root in Rural Buffalo City Municipality

Macadamia Nut

The Vulindlela Traditional Council in Ncera Village outside East London in the Buffalo City Municipality is breathing life into the concept of "rural economic development" through macadamia nut farming and agri-tourism.

Farm Impasse At Climate Talks Threatens Goal to End Hunger - FAO Chief

FAO

Agriculture remains at the periphery of the talks, FAO direct-general says

A lack of progress on agricultural issues at the U.N. climate talks in Morocco puts at risk efforts to help farmers adapt to climate change and meet a global goal to end hunger by 2030, the head of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said on Wednesday.

Nigerians Need Not Panic Over Famine Reports - Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has assured Nigerians that the federal government is working round the clock to avert any imminent famine in 2017.

East Africa: Fishing a Living From the Indian Ocean

fish business

The fish business on the island in Kilwa District, Lindi Region has transformed dramatically with vendors purchasing deep freezers to preserve fish for sale.

EU Lifts Another Three-Year Ban On Beans Exportation

NAFDAC

The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC), Dr. Yetunde Oni, has stated that the ban placed on exportation of beans by the European Union due to its claim of being substandard and poisonous has been lifted for the next three years by the union.

Uganda: Shortage Hikes Sugar Prices

Shortage Hikes Sugar Prices

Consumers now have to weigh what to purchase and leave out on their daily shopping lists as tough times hit hard.

Nigeria: Ban Export of Food Items, Tambuwal Tells Govt

Tambuwal

Against the backdrop of concerns in some quarters of an outbreak of famine in Nigeria next year, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged the Federal Government to immediately stop the export of food items to neighbouring countries, especially through the land border.

Bangkok’s Snake Farm: Saving lives and teaching the world about snake penises

Snake Farm

Did you know that a king cobra has venom powerful enough to bring down an elephant? Were you aware that snake anti-venom is produced by injecting venom into horses? How about about that snakes have two penises, called hemipenes, that they alternate?

Rice Revolution Berths in Cross River

Governor Ben Ayade

Governor Ben Ayade has launched Cross River State into the current rice revolution. About 18 months ago, precisely May 29, 2015, Professor Ben Ayade, assumed office as the governor of Cross River State, amidst great expectations from the people he was set to lead.

Bakers, Soft Drink Makers Decry Increasing Sugar Prices

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Sectors that use sugar as one of the key ingridients are in the red, following a surge of about 30 per cent in the prices of the sweetener. Sugar prices have been gradually going up since September, with a 50-kg bag now going for Rwf45,000 at depots, driven by huge shortages on the local, regional and international markets. Appolonia uwanziga examines the impact of the rise on local industries, especially bread makers and soft drink companies.