Emmy Simmons: "Food security is key"

Emmy Simmons, independent consultant on international development issues

Emmy Simmons, independent consultant on international development issues focusing on food, agriculture, and Africa, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, which will be hosted in partnership with George Washington University and the World Resources Institute on February 2, 2017.

PRESS RELEASE: FEDERAL MINISTRIES OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH AND SCIENCE & TECNOLOGFY PARTNER WITH THE MEDIA TO EDUCATE NIGERIANS ON THE NEED TO EMBRACE THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF USING STAINLESS GRINDING MACHINE – AGRIC MINISTER

Chief Audu Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said that the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development, Health and Science and Technology will partner with the Media to educate Nigerians on the need to embrace the new technology of operating and using electronic Stainless Grinding Machine.

Is Irrigation Only Way to Food Security in Africa?

Irrigation in a maize field.

 As Tanzania grapples with delayed rains that are certain to adversely affect agriculture, new analyses tout increased investment in irrigation as a solution to food insecurity.

Federal Ministry of Industry inaugurates committee for cocoa international fair

Cocoa

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) through its Permanent Secretary (PS) has today inaugurated an Inter ministerial Committee for the 2017 International Cocoa Summit was inaugurated today. by the PS FMITI.

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.