February 18, 2019//-Conflict and extreme climate events remain the main drivers behind severe food crises. Often occurring simultaneously, all dimensions of food security – food availability, access and utilization – are further undermined, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Category: Agriculture
International Organizations Hail Gov’t Bar Code System on Fertilizers
February 14, 2019//-Some international developments organizations have hailed government’s introduction of bar code system on subsidize fertilizers in the country.
New UN Report: Hunger in Africa Continues to Rise
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 13, 2019/ — Hunger in Africa continues to rise after many years of decline, threatening the continent’s hunger eradication efforts to meet the Malabo Goals 2025 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2).
Born Free Writes to UK Parliament Over Zambia’s Decision to Cull of 1,250 Hippos
February 12, 2019//-International wildlife charity, Born Free is writing to Penny Mordaunt MP, the UK Department for International Development (DfID) Secretary to ask her to use her influence to seek a commitment from Zambian government not to proceed with the cull of 1,250 hippopotamus (hippos).
FAO: $940 Million Required to Meet Urgent Needs of Food-insecure People in Over 30 Countries
Rome, Italy, February 11, 2019/ The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking $940 million to save the lives and livelihoods of the world’s most food-insecure populations.
Announcement: U.S Agencies Call for Nominations
Washington, U.S, February 4, 2019// – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), is accepting nominations for new members to serve on its agricultural trade advisory committees.
Cherry Tomatoes Could Cost 10% More ‘Within a Week of Brexit’
February 1, 2019//-The cost of cherry tomatoes could increase by more than 10% if there is a no deal Brexit, say growers in southern Spain.
Ghana Introduces Coding System to Cut Down on Fertilizer Smuggling
Accra, January 25, 2019//-Ghana through its Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has introduced a new electronic coding and traceable in a bid to monitor government’s fertilizer subsidy programme and farming inputs for farmers.
Agric Company Takes Merchanised Farming to the Next Level
Berlin, Germany, January 21, 2019/-AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, unveiled its pioneering Farm in a Box (FIAB) initiative for Africa at Germany’s International Green Week 18-27 January 2019.
Ghana: AgDevCo Invests $3Million in Kuapa Kokoo
January 16, 2019//-AgDevCo, an impact investor with specialization in agribusiness, has invested US$3,000,000.00 in Kuapa Kokoo Limited (KKL).