Capwell Industries rolls out rice contract farming for its CIL Komboka rice
Capwell Industries has announced that it has rolled our contract farming for its CIL Komboka rice variety. The...
Agriculture
Safaricom Foundation invests Ksh. 120M in Wezesha Agri Program in Busia County
Safaricom Foundation has launched the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia County. The project aims to empower over...
Why Kenyan farmers need insurance
For any businessperson, the success of their biashara is a source of pride and joy. However, beyond that,...
Nigeria’s Affiong Williams emerges as the winner of the 2024 WAYA Awards
AGRA has announced six winners of the 2024 Women Agri-preneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) held during the...
CALA hosts forum to equip delegates with strategies to drive food system innovations
The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Leadership Forum recently held a forum to equip over 40...
AGRA launches KSPI initiative to support potato value chain in Kenya
AGRA is spearheading an initiative to increase potato productivity in Kenya, dubbed Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI). The...
AGRA engages youth in Agriculture on climate change & resilience
AGRA recently held a convention with 100 youth in agri-food systems to discuss the issue of climate change...
O-Farms gears up to mainstream circular agribusiness in Kenya & Uganda
O-Farms, an SME accelerator focused on circular agribusiness, has began its next phase with a mission to make...
AGRA unveils top 15 finalists for the 2024 WAYA Awards
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced 15 finalists for the 2024 VALUE4HER Women...
Synnefa among companies selected for USD 1.7M Efficiency for Access Research & Development Fund
Kenya’s Synnefa is among eleven companies awarded a share of Ksh. 225 million (USD 1.7 million) by the...
Revitalising Africa’s soils and landscapes is key for enhancing our food security and climate resilience
This year’s environment day theme of accelerating land restoration aligns perfectly with Africa’s need to revitalize its soils,...
We need tailored solutions to empower women in African agribusiness
In the competitive African agribusiness sector, smaller Agri-SMEs run and owned by women frequently face disproportionate disruptions to...
Mastercard & AfDB launch initiative to extend digital access to 100M people in Africa
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched a new initiative to extend digital access in Africa....
Africa’s soil health crisis demands immediate attention
Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital...
Africa’s food future: Scaling up proven solutions
As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges...
Faulu Bank & Irri-Hub to support farmers with irrigation solutions
Faulu Bank has forged a partnership with Irri-Hub, an agriculture company specializing in technology-driven irrigation solutions. The collaboration...
Ethiopia digitizes certification process for trade in agricultural goods
Ethiopia has launched the development of Integrated Export and Import Certification System (IEICS), also known as the e-Phyto...
TradeMark Africa invests USD 2.1M to boost Tanzania’s horticultural sector
The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have signed a USD 2.1 million grant agreement to...
Pula receives $20M in funding to expand agricultural insurance to farmers
Agricultural insurance and technology company, Pula, has announced that it closed a Ksh. 2.6 billion ($20 million) series...
How insurance can bolster the resilience of our agricultural value chain
In the intricate web of global economies, agriculture stands as a fundamental pillar, providing sustenance, livelihoods, and economic...
De Heus Animal Nutrition begins construction of Ksh. 3B animals feeds factory in Machakos
De Heus Animal Nutrition has commenced construction of a Ksh 3 billion animal feed production plant in Athi...
KAM launches the 2024 Manufacturing Priority Agenda & Agriculture for Industry Report
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has unveiled its latest Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) and the Agriculture for...
Siaya cotton farmers set to benefit from Madiany Ginnery upgrade
The Siaya County Government has made a statement to reiterate its commitment to revitalizing the region’s cotton production....
Africa Food Prize opens nominations for its 2024 edition
The Africa Food Prize has opened nominations for its 2024 edition. This award celebrates individuals and organizations driving...
AGRA engages MPs to enhance Parliament’s role in Kenya’s food systems
AGRA has hosted a national parliamentary retreat in order to enhance Parliament’s role in Kenya’s food systems. The...
EAGC receives Ksh. 321M grant from USAID to strengthen grain exports in East Africa
EAGC and USAID Ink Partnership to Strengthen Competitiveness in Export-Oriented Staple Food Value Chains USAID has awarded a...
To address food insecurity, Kenya must reform food systems & land use
Despite the Kenyan economy showing resilience in the face of a recent series of shocks, food insecurity remains...
Yara International divests from fertilizer subsidiary in Ivory Coast
Yara International ASA , a dealer in crop nutrition, announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution...
CMC Motors celebrates collaboration with New Holland as it marks 75 years in Kenya
CMC Motors has celebrated the 75th anniversary of its establishment in the country. The celebratory event was attended...
AfDB financing to provide fertilizer to 400,000 smallholder farmers in Uganda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a project to provide 60,000...
Fight against climate change calls for significant collaboration
In line with global trends, Kenya has seen a significant temperature increase of 0.3°C to 0.6°C per decade,...
Financing sustainable energy will unlock Kenya’s food security potential
Sustainable agriculture has been identified as a critical pillar in the quest for food security. With a rapidly...