Africa: The Smart Way to Help African Farmers Tackle Climate Change

African farmers are particularly vulnerable to climate change.

Kakamega/Kenya — Agriculture is the most important sector of African economies, from the livelihoods it supports to the future jobs it can generate.

Despite hurdles, agric fared well in 2016, kept faith on rice – Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

As he inaugurates committee to restructure Bank of Agric, Chief Audu Ogbeh said although agriculture was up against diverse obstacles in 2016, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed determination to ride out the storm in 2017 by embarking on many ambitious projects.

We are taking Nigeria back to the top in cocoa – Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has described as embarrassing the downgrade of Nigeria in the global cocoa business.

Families Face Starvation as Famine Hits Kenya

Families Face Starvation as Famine Hits Kenya

More than 50,000 Tana River County residents are staring at death because of the ongoing drought, Governor Hussein Dado has warned. Mr Dado said the figure could rise to 90,000 if the dry spell continues.

South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Conducts Site Visit to Clanwilliam

Jacob Zuma, South Africa President

press release

Multi-million rand maintenance plan underway to stem agriculture losses in Clanwilliam. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture will today (20 January 2017) conduct a site visit to Clanwilliam after reports of a canal break earlier this week.

Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta Bans Maize Export

President Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned exportation of maize until the ravaging drought ends. The Head of State further ordered the arrest of unscrupulous traders, who were hoarding maize to make "abnormal" profits.

Chinese Firm to Invest U.S. $1 Billion in Cassava in Tanzania

cassava farmer

Tanzania has signed a $1 billion partnership agreement with a Chinese firm to commercialize cassava farming and processing, raising hopes to growers who have been grappling with the challenge of accessing reliable markets.

Africa: It's Time We Get Serious About Organic Farming

Add Organic Farmers

Washington — Conventional farming and food production practices in this country are creating serious environmental and public health problems. Every day, an industrial farming system spinning out of control confronts all Americans with serious challenges.

REJOINDER to Agric minister’s release on Cocoa rebirth

Cocoa

In a Press Release titled “Agric Minister Challenges Committee on Revitalization of Cocoa Production in Nigeria”, issued on 13^th January, 2017, it was erroneously/mistakenly stated that the Chairman of the Committee is Dr. Peter Aikpokpodion, who was also referred to as the Director of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria.

Namibia: Food Inflation to Drive Inflation

Namibia

FOOD inflation is expected to be one of the main drivers of inflation this year, Simonis Storm Securities said in a 2017 economic outlook report.