//-Agricultural producers’ sentiment increased for the second consecutive month, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 5 points to a reading of 115, a 12% increase compared to the previous year.
Category: Agriculture
Kenya to Champion Action on Climate-resilient Agric for Food Security in Commonwealth
Kenya will champion the Commonwealth Living Lands Action Group on climate-resilient agriculture for food security, committing itself to lead coordinated efforts across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
EIB, Bank of Kigali Outline EUR 100 Million Plan to Enable Rwandan Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda are set to be able to better withstand the economic, social and business impacts of climate change under a new EUR 100 million climate finance initiative.
Cassava — Ghana’s Next Gold Mine
To elevate Ghana’s cassava industry onto the global stage, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, rallies actors in the cassava industry to take advantage of development in the sector.
Mahama Assures: NDC will Prioritise Farmers’ Welfare, and Create More Opportunities
Accra, Ghana//-Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will prioritise the welfare of farmers while working to ensure that they are well-resourced.
Food Sustainability- Seafood to the Rescue
The story of Africa in the past has been a story of sustainability. The Africa Climate Summit, a recent gathering in Kenya, not only ignited but also rekindled our collective commitment to forging a more sustainable world. Former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, profoundly articulated, “The world is approaching a critical tipping point, beyond which the […]
Consumer Research Exposes Multi-factors Causing Unfair Food Prices in Ghana
The Fair Food Price Monitor warns how rising prices for Ghanaian consumers are potentially being caused not only by factors such as increased fuel costs and currency depreciation but also by dominant market actors taking advantage of this crisis to increase prices excessively.
AFEX Releases 2023 Crop Production Report, Forecasts Higher Prices for Commodities
Abuja, Nigeria//. Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, unveiled its 2023 Crop Production report in a hybrid event hosted at its Abuja office on the 16th of November, 2023.
Shaping the African Aquaculture Sector through Collaboration and Knowledge Hub Strategies
Kenya// — The Consultative Workshop on Fisheries and Aquaculture Knowledge Management and Information Dissemination in Africa, a pivotal event held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13, 2023, not only served as a beacon for the transformative potential of effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector but also delved into detailed discussions […]
26.5 Million Nigerians Projected to be Food Insecure in 2024
New York, United States of America// — In 2024, Nigeria is expected to see about 26.5 million people grappling with high levels of food insecurity, as disclosed by the Government of Nigeria and its partners during the unveiling of the October 2023 Cadre Harmonisé analysis on food insecurity.