Beijing, China// — A renowned African plant scientist has praised China for sharing germplasm, or seed matter, of crop species with developing countries where agricultural research is lagging.
Category: Agriculture
Small African Agribusinesses Use Tech To Up Their Game
Geneva, Switzerland/ — Agritech solutions and digital marketing can help empower agricultural startups. As literacy increases in rural areas and infrastructure improves, young farmers and agri-processors working with the International Trade Centre (ITC) can integrate new tech solutions into their operations.
Mining Exposure Propels GTS Assistant Manager to Win National Best Aquaculture Farmer Award
From working as an assistant workshop manager at GTS Drilling, a 43-year-old native of Abeadze Dominase in the Central Region, Godfred Dadson has broken the odds to win the 2023 National Best Aquaculture Farmer of the Year award.
Crop Trust Dares to be BOLDER with Expansive Initiative in Ghana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates//- — As the world comes together to urgently chart a better course forward for climate action at COP 28 in Dubai, the Crop Trust has launched the BOLDER (Building Opportunities for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources) initiative, generously funded by the Norwegian Government with initially 3.4 million Euros over two years.
Five African Countries Report Anthrax Outbreaks, Over 1100 Cases Recorded
Zambia// — Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start of the year.
FAO Roadmap Launches at COP28 to Align Food Systems with Goals on 1.5C and Zero Hunger
The FAO roadmap has been published ahead of an official launch at COP28 today. The roadmap aims to align food systems with goals of 1.5C and zero hunger.
Beyond the Bowl: Ghana’s Poultry Demand Vs Local Production
Imagine a Ghanaian celebration without the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned poultry wafting through the air – a scenario as unthinkable as a sorrowful feast.
Newmont Honours Ghana’s Farmers at the 39th Farmers’ Day Celebration
John Atta Fintim is a 37-year-old farmer in Adrobaa, a community in the Tano North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region. He is renowned for his diligence in producing coffee, cocoa, vegetables, tubers, and plantains in the community, which supports his immediate family and relations.
Ghana: FTF Policy LINK to Provide Year-Long Support to 2023 National Best Farmer, 19 Others
Accra, Ghana//-The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Feed the Future (FTF) Ghana Policy LINK Activity, is set to offer year-long assistance to Charity Akortia, recognised as the 2023 National Best Farmer, and Edith Akosah Wheatland, honoured as the National Best Female Farmer.
U.S Chamber of Commerce Unveils White Paper on Empowering African Smallholder Farmers
Washington, D.C. US// — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled its white paper, “Enabling Ecosystems: Fostering Environments that support agriculture development for smallholder farmers in Africa.” ‘Enabling Ecosystems’ offers actionable recommendations that can transform the lives of Africa’s smallholder farmers and explores how the private sector can be better utilised to increase the continent’s crop […]