2+ hour, 15+ min ago   (1509+ words) On a clear morning in Rwamagana, rows of maize stretch across the landscape in disciplined lines, their green leaves catching the light as workers move steadily between them. Some apply fertiliser, others inspect plants for pests, while a group further…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago   (840+ words) In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction. Climate change remains one of the…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago   (599+ words) "Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you," the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (421+ words) Dar es Salaam " As the world celebrates International Day of Education, the spotlight is on the involvement of education in determining the economic future of Tanzania. Agriculture is the backbone of the country's economy, but there are problems associated with…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (233+ words) When one farmer called for help, the country banded together, and the fire-stricken regions of the Eastern Cape were overwhelmed by the help from across SA thanks to one farmer's initiative. While farmers in Kouga are left to pick up…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (409+ words) Agbeyewa Industries Limited, a leading agribusiness company and subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, has announced the acquisition of Matna Foods Company Limited, one of the oldest cassava starch processing companies in Nigeria. The acquisition marks a significant strategic milestone for Agbeyewa…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (213+ words) Mogadishu " Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and review preparations for the 2026 humanitarian response plan. The meeting was led by the…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (468+ words) Coffee farming is steadily emerging as a key driver of household incomes in Kasese District, with farmers increasingly reporting improved livelihoods after embracing the crop. The shift follows years of sustained sensitisation and mobilisation toward commercial agriculture. Across the district,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (667+ words) Smallholder farmers in west Africa's Sahel face a harsh and worsening climate. Rainfall is erratic, temperatures are rising, soils are degrading, and droughts have become more frequent. In Mali and Niger millions of rural households rely on rain-fed farming. These…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (423+ words) As the rainy season progresses and farmers intensify crop management activities, the Southern Region of Malawi is experiencing favourable rainfall patterns in line with agricultural recommendations, raising hopes for improved harvests. Most farmers in the region planted their crops between…...