FLASHBACK- African Green Revolution Forum 2016 Commitments Press Conference

African Green Revolution Forum 2016 Commitments Press Conference

Kenya: U.S. Envoy Robert Godec Challenges State to End Food Insecurity

Robert Godec

US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has challenged the government to come up with a permanent solution to drought-related disasters.

Early Generation Seed Poses Challenges to Nigerian Green Revolution

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*Stakeholders Cry over scarcity of breeders, condemn seed importation.

Scientists and other stakeholders have identified early generation seeds as serious challenge to agricultural development in Nigeria, just as scarcity of breeders in research institutes was spotted with condemnation to seed importation.

Press Release- Chi Farms marks 10th year anniversary in poultry genetics

Chi Farms

Chi Farms Limited has announced landmark ten years of business relationship with Aviagen this week, the global market leader in poultry genetics and owner of the popular 'Arbor Acres' broiler brand. A direct result of this partnership has made Chi Farms Limited the leading Grand Parent Integrator and distributor of quality day-old chicks in Nigeria.

Nigeria will regain lost glory in agriculture says LOKPOBIRI

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri

The good news in the lips of all Nigerians especially the dynamic effort of the Federal Government under the present Administration is that Nigeria shall definitely regain her lost glory through Agriculture.

Nigeria Targets Seven Million Tonnes of Rice By 2018

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government is targeting the production of seven million tonnes of rice by 2018.

GE's Gas Engine Technology Provides Cost-Effective, Grid-Stability Solution for Cameroon Poultry Hatchery

Douala, Cameroon. AGROCAM, a leading poultry hatchery located in Douala, previously used a diesel generator to ensure routine operation of its hatchery, which proved to be costly. According to Noutchogouin Philippe, managing director, AGROCAM, "GE’s natural gas-fired Jenbacher gas engine now produces nominal electrical output to power the hatchery and egg tray production facility, providing a highly efficient, economical solution to meet our needs and realize substantial annual savings."

• Given the critical nature of poultry hatcheries, a half-hour power outage can completely cripple a business, leading to a complete overhaul of the hatchery installations

• Sold through Distributor Clarke Energy, GE's Jenbacher J316 Gas Engine is an Economical Alternative to AGROCAM's Backup Diesel Generator
• Solution Provides More Sustainable Supply of Electricity for the Customer and Cameroon 

Africa: Oslo Conference Calls On Donors to Fight Famine, Starvation

United Nations

An international donor conference in Oslo, Norway aiming to raise a chunk of the 1.4 billion euros the United Nations says it needs to address deepening food insecurity in the region this year. Earlier this week the United Nations said 1.4 million children were in danger of dying because of famines in Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen.

Uganda: Government Gives Shs15 Billion More for Food Relief

Uganda.

The government has allocated Shs15 billion more towards addressing the food crisis in several parts of Uganda.

South Africa: Launch of Operation Phakisa On Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Jacob Zuma

Address by President JG Zuma on the launch of Operation Phakisa on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Roodeplaat, Pretoria