400,000 agribusiness entrepreneurs in Nigeria benefit from NIRSAL scheme No less than 400,000 jobs have been created in different segments of the agricultural value chain by the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL). The Details: This feat was made possible via the provision of N101 billion by banks, according to reports from The Nation. While […]
Read MoreTek mechanical Cassava harvester developed Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is important food security, industrial and energy crop in the world. Its roots provide dietary carbohydrates for over 800 million people. Global production in 2012 was 282 million tonnes, with 56% by Africa, 30% by Asia, and 14% produced in South America. The low level of […]
Read MoreNIRSAL: Cassava as an accelerator for Africa’s transformation NIRSAL reported that cassava is a major source of carbohydrate for over half a billion people and provides a livelihood for millions of farmers, processors and traders worldwide. Its importance should be recognized for its contribution to fighting hunger and poverty in Africa. However, cassava production remains […]
Read MoreCOMPO EXPERT: A Strong Partner for Healthy Growth COMPO EXPERT is an international company with locations in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia and South Africa. We produce and market special fertilizers and biostimulants for all areas of plant production and care. COMPO EXPERT, with its broad range of high quality, […]
Read MoreAgriculture is the most important business in the world Agriculture is the most important business in the world,’ African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina tells students. African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent’s economic development, as he was conferred with an honorary doctorate […]
Read MoreBrick making: Teacher now earns 890 USD a-month In 2014, Francis Tonui wanted to build his dream house, but when he visited a contractor to find out how much it would cost, he was taken aback when he was presented with an Sh16 million Bill of Quantities. A dejected Tonui could see his plan of […]
Read MoreMacadams Baking Systems: Bakery-in-a-box Over the years Macadams Baking Systems has always strived to find innovative solutions for our key markets in Africa. In 2017 Macadams re-designed and developed a “bakery-in-a-box” concept which literally is a bakery in a box, a 40-foot shipping container. Macadams insulated the container and fitted it with fully functioning windows […]
Read MoreSolid waste renewal: Uganda gives lessons In places where municipalities continuously fail to collect and manage waste, authorities tend to concentrate their efforts in a few areas. These are often in a city’s wealthier sections. Informal settlements remain under-served or are not served at all. And so, waste accumulates. Solid waste renewal is by far […]
Read MoreFood waste and sanitation services can help African farmers African agriculture is fundamental to supporting rural livelihoods and bolstering economic growth and can benefit from technology and advances in other development sectors. One solution to help Africa’s agriculture can come from an unlikely sector: sanitation. Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers […]
Read MoreReliable frost protection for your crops The AGI Frost Fan provides efficient and reliable frost protection against damage caused by frost in a variety of environments and temperatures. The custom-designed open impeller ensures efficiency in protecting frost prone crops, irrespective of the surrounding landscape. The rotating fan ensures the protection of plants and vines in […]
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