In a move set to bolster agricultural productivity and strengthen national food security, the Grain Marketing…
Tag: Agriculture
Technology and Financing to Boost Food Security and Value Addition in Kenya
As the global population surges toward a projected 9.1 billion by 2050, the demand for food…
Urgent Action Needed to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal, Says Minister Steenhuisen
In a pressing call to action, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has raised the…
Namibia Reinstates Ban on South African Bovine Semen and Embryos: Industry Raises Alarm
By Mike Visser | April 2025 Namibia has reimposed a ban on the importation of bovine…
Soybean, Grain Futures Rise as Tariff Shifts and USDA Reports Shake Markets
Grain and soybean futures rose overnight in response to global trade developments and market anticipation ahead…
Guinea Moves Closer to Zero Hunger with KOICA and WFP Partnership
By Mike Visser | Special Feature, Africa Contemporary Farmers Magazine Conakry, Guinea – In the heart…
Uganda: The Growing Concern Over Plastics in Agriculture and Food Systems
In Uganda, a rising tide of plastic pollution is infiltrating agricultural fields, raising significant environmental and…
Key SA Exports Dodge Trump’s 31% Tariff – But Farmers Will Feel the Pain
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping set of tariffs aimed at dozens of…
The $2+ Billion Blind Spot: How Data Deficiency is Stalling East Africa’s Agricultural Input Market
In Kenya alone, farmers spend more than $600 million annually on agricultural inputs such as seeds,…
Empowering Youth in Dairy Farming: How I-Youth and Agrihub Nigeria Are Transforming Agriculture in Adamawa State
The I-Youth and Agrihub Nigeria projects are spearheading a transformative initiative to modernize dairy farming in…
African Armyworm Detected on Farms in Three Provinces
An outbreak of the African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo,…
Promising Food Security Outlook for Zambia
Zambia’s agricultural sector has been gifted a season of renewed hope as steady and well-distributed rainfall…
Plant Poisoning in Livestock: A Growing Concern for South African Farmers
As climate change and droughts become more frequent in South Africa, farmers face an increasing risk…
COP29: Agriculture as a Pillar for Global Food Security and Climate Change Solutions
At COP29, dubbed the "Finance COP," agriculture emerged as a cornerstone in addressing both global food…
Agriculture and Transport: Strengthening Ties Between Togo and Egypt
Togo and Egypt are strengthening ties through a promising partnership focused on agriculture and transport—two sectors…
Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers Two Decades After Land Seizures
Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate both local and foreign white farmers whose land and assets…
Farm Africa Emphasizes Importance of Equitable Climate Finance at New York Climate Week
The panel featured experts including Farm Africa’s Chief Executive Dan Collison, Farm Africa’s Head of Technical…
Southern African weather conditions likely to improve
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall between…
Herbicide Resistance and Alternative Weed Management
Herbicide resistance begins with the failure of a few herbicides but quickly escalates as reliance on…
Namibia to Build Second Desalination Plant to Secure Long-Term Water Supply
Namibia is set to boost its water security with the construction of a second desalination plant,…
Enhancing livestock farming with John Deere loaders
John Deere’s 520M, 540M, and H310 loaders are transforming livestock farming with their durability, versatility, and…
Factors to bear in mind when dipping livestock
Tick-borne and other vector-transmitted diseases can be very costly to livestock farmers. South Africa, in terms…
South African Poultry Industry Calls For Urgent Action To Prevent Avian Influenza Catastrophe
The South African poultry industry is facing a critical juncture as it grapples with the devastatingimpact…
Zimbabwe’s economic growth adjusted down to 2%
Ncube told Reuters earlier this month that economic growth was estimated at 2% for 2024, down…
Many Dairy Farmers Request Foot-And-Mouth Disease Vaccination
Dairy farms within 10 km of farms where animals have tested positive may apply for their…
Agrico’s Innovative Irrigation Solution: Transforming Agriculture in Botswana’s Tuli Block
In the heart of Botswana's Tuli Block, the Kwanantle project faces a unique challenge: abundant water…
Climate Change: The Unrivaled Threat to Global Food Systems
Climate change poses an unparalleled threat to global food systems, with rising temperatures, erratic weather, and…
Algerian Agricultural Processing Industry Flourishes: Over 90% of Products Now Locally Sourced
During a recent address on Labor Day, the President of Algeria hailed the nation's economic resurgence,…
Eswatini and AfDB Partner to Develop New Eco-Green City Masterplan
In a landmark collaboration, Eswatini Water and Agriculture Development Enterprise (ESWADE) and the African Development Bank's…
SADC Ministers Address El Niño’s Sectoral Impacts
On May 14, 2024, SADC ministers responsible for Agriculture, Energy, Water, and Disaster Risk Management met…
South Africa’s Poultry Industry Faces Crisis Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
South Africa's poultry industry is in turmoil as it grapples with a highly contagious strain of…
Strathmore University and AGRA Launch SAFIC to Transform African Agriculture
Strathmore University, in partnership with AGRA, has launched the Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Center (SAFIC) to revolutionize…
Africa Focused on Agricultural Transformation to Boost Food Security and Soil Health
In the heart of Nairobi, amidst a gathering of African ministers of agriculture and key stakeholders,…
Farmer Field Schools Cultivating Positive Change in Ngoma, Kirehe, and Nyaruguru Districts
Farmers in Ngoma, Kirehe, and Nyaruguru districts are reaping the benefits of Farmer Field Schools (FFS)…
The Vital Role of Healthy Soil in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change
In the battle against hunger and climate change, one unsung hero emerges: healthy soil. Dina Esposito,…
AATIF and Coris Bank International Burkina Forge €25m Partnership to Boost Agricultural Sector in Burkina Faso
Strategic Collaboration Aims to Catalyze Growth and Strengthen Digital Infrastructure In a move set to invigorate…
Namibia’s Progressive Approach: Setting a Benchmark in Antibiotic-Free Meat Production
Amidst the global landscape of antibiotic usage in animal husbandry, Namibia shines as a trailblazer, leading…