Johannesburg, South Africa//- – The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 has identified the top five risks confronting the agriculture sector, emphasizing critical challenges that necessitate immediate attention.
Category: Agriculture
Akufo-Addo Pledges to Mitigate Impact of Severe Drought on Northern Farmers
President Akufo-Addo has pledged to take decisive action to alleviate the devastating effects of the severe dry season that has plagued the northern regions of Ghana.
African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, ANAW Forge Partnership to Advance Animal Welfare in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya// — The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) have formalised their commitment to collaborate on animal welfare initiatives across the continent.
Impact Food Hub Set to Transform Ghana’s Food Innovation and Agribusiness Sector
Accra, Ghana//-Impact Food Hub (IFH), a prominent Ghanaian agribusiness organisation, is poised to revolutionise the food innovation, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship sectors, creating millions of opportunities for Ghanaians, and enhancing national food security.
Navigating Ammonia Markets with Carbon-Adjusted Pricing
The introduction of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2023 is a significant step towards addressing carbon emissions in global trade. As part of the EU’s Fit for 55 climate package under the European Green Deal,
Full Text: of Ghana’s 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam today presented the 2024 mid-year budget review before Parliament.
Nigeria’s Food Importation Policy Could Destroy Country’s Agric
Abuja, Nigeria/ — The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive food importation risks destroying the country’s agriculture.
Bühler Opens Application Centre for Local Grains in Nigeria Together with Flour Mills of Nigeria
Kano, Nigeria//–Bühler, in collaboration with Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, has opened a grains application centre in Nigeria dedicated to processing local and ancient grains.
World Health Organization Carries Out Mission to Eradicate Dracunculiasis in Angola
Luanda, Angola// — Angola is one of five countries where dracunculiasis has not yet been eradicated. Between 2018 and 2020, human cases were identified in Cunene province, making the country endemic for this disease.
Uganda: Fighting Anthrax Through Mindset Change on Health Seeking Behaviour
Uganda, Uganda// — In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda, reported a ‘strange’ illness in different communities. Those who contracted the “illness” presented with blisters, fever, rashes,