Ethiopia Eyes U.S.$12 Million From Ramadan Meat Export

Meat

The Ethiopian Meat and Dairy Industry Development Institute (EM- DIDI) said it has been working to secure over 12 million USD from meat exports to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia during this Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.

With a Bit of 'Time Travel', Mali Prepares Farms of the Future

Farmers in central Mali, Sibougou to be precise, have been part of a programme by ICRISAT that prepares agriculture-based communities for changing climatic conditions.

By looking north, can you visit your farm's future as climate change takes hold?

Nouhoun Tigana, a farmer in rural central Mali, doesn't know for sure what the weather will be tomorrow - other than that it's likely to be blisteringly hot again.

Rice sellers urge FG to strengthen support for home-grown rice

Rice

Rice sellers in Lagos have tasked the Federal Government to intensify its efforts towards promoting home-grown rice in the country.

Oyo Goes Tough Over Cows Herding in Schools, Public Places

Cows in an Edo State classroom.

The Oyo State government has warned that herdsmen found shepherding cows into public schools or converting their playground to grazing fields will be arrested for prosecution, while the straying cattle will be seized as exhibits.

30 ships loaded with food items, other goods set to arrive Lagos

Thirty ships loaded with food items

Thirty ships loaded with food items and other goods are expected to arrive the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from June 1 to June 19.

Edo Pushes Anti-Open Grazing Bill

Grazing

A bill for a law to establish the Edo State Cattle Rearing and Grazing Agency on Tuesday passed second reading on the floor of the Edo House of Assembly.

We Will Turn Kogi to Rice, Cassava Haven - Dangote

Rice farmers.

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has expressed his readiness to build the biggest agricultural company in Kogi State with focus in the areas of rice and cassava production.

Substandard rice importation decried by NGF

rice

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), has expressed dissatisfaction over the importation of substandard rice into the country in the last administration.

Uganda: How New Dairy Company Has Transformed Lives in Rushere

Dairy company

Little prepared me for what to expect when Vital Tomosi's Dairy (VTD), popularly known for the MilkMan brand, hosted the media at their factory in Rushere, Kiruhura district, on June 10.

Govt Bans Pig Importation, to Curb Swine Disease

pig

The government has banned, for one year, importation of live swine and its products following an outbreak of Africa Swine Fever (ASF) which has hit some regions in the country.The move is aimed at containing the spread of the disease.