Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group ink $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, 16 August 2023 The project has three components: Climate Smart Wheat Productivity and Production; Market Infrastructure, Linkages, and Agri-Finance; and Project Coordination and Management The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totalling $84.3 million […]
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2024 Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships for outstanding African leaders (Stipend of $100,000) Deadline:20th October 2023 The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) […]
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Macfrut 2023: A record-breaking year for the international fruit & vegetable industry trade fair Record attendance for latest edition of Macfrut Expo with South Africa making its first appearance The 40th edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable industries took place at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy from 3-5 May […]
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Seven budding Kenyan companies operating in the agricultural sector have received a $5.1 million grant from the United States to expand their business activities while working towards addressing the country’s food insecurity challenges.
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AgriSETA chief executive Dr Innocent Sirovha highlights the importance of further training for small-scale farmers in South Africa, and how AgriSETA is creating and promoting opportunities for social, economic and employment growth through accessible and quality education, training and development in the agricultural sector.
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Africa is a continent endowed with vast agricultural resources and potential, and the youth population constitutes a significant percentage of its demographic. The combination of these two factors presents a great opportunity for youth entrepreneurs to explore and innovate in the agribusiness industry. Agricultural entrepreneurship is an important sector in Africa that has the potential to drive economic growth, increase food security, and reduce poverty. With a majority of the population being under the age of 30, Africa has a large pool of energetic and innovative young people who can create meaningful impact through agripreneurship.
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At the heart of our food security matters is soil health and addressing this will improve our stead in the response to an increasingly warming planet. This is the view of Hoven Meyer, group manager for Nestlé Agriculture Services.
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Pomegranate farming in Africa is a subject of both historical significance and contemporary relevance. For centuries, this delectable fruit has been cultivated in Africa, owing to the continent’s favorable climate and soil conditions. Today, pomegranate farming is a growing industry, with several African countries embracing it as a means of boosting their economies and promoting sustainable agriculture. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of pomegranate farming in Africa, exploring its rich history, current state, and potential benefits for the continent.
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“There is so much in the implementation pipeline of South Africa’s agriculture policy this year. The past four years have largely seen various initiatives that sought to inject confidence into the sector. These are now ripe for implementation, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections” writes Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of Agbiz.
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The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has abandoned its import substitution policy and other economic measures, including the budgetary allocation for modernizing local agriculture and support for boosting domestic agricultural production. It, however, boasts around 64.8 per cent of arable and agricultural land, which largely remains uncultivated.
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