Tag: farming

South Africa reports outbreak of H5N8 bird flu, industry body says

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa reported an outbreak of a highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu at a farm in the Free State province, an agricultural industry body group, AgriSA, said…

Op-Ed: The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa

Colonialism brought large-scale farming to Africa, promising modernisation and jobs – but often dispossessing people and exploiting workers. Now, after several decades of independence, and with investor interest growing, African…

South Africa farm minister sees no land expropriation without payment

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) is not likely to approve any expropriation of land from white farmers without paying compensation.

Ghana to subsidise fertiliser for cocoa farmers

Ghana’s cocoa industry regulator will stop supplying free fertiliser to the country’s cocoa farmers and instead subsidise the products in an effort to create a fairer market, a spokesman for Cocobod said on Friday.

Nigeria’s rice boom raises output but old problems persist

By Ulf Laessing Nigerian Abdulhakim Mohammed has just graduated in architecture but, like many people ranging from unemployed locals to foreign investors and Africa’s richest man, he has decided the…

OPINION: $30bn pledged for small scale farming in Africa

Many a time the million dollar commitments have barely make it to the small scale farmer 300 kilometers from the city.

Zimbabwe seeks foreign help for flood victims

Prostitution 'pay is better than growing maize' says Zambian farmer

Like millions of Zambians, Mwenda has been struggling with soaring food bills and power shortages caused by prolonged drought.

FEATURE: The scrap of paper that brings peace to Tanzania's small farmers

"This document means a lot to us. Our land is now secured and we do not expect any conflicts with our neighbours."

Northeast Nigerian farmers need urgent help

Failure to get people back on their feet could open the door to radicalisation.

Ivory Coast unrest makes cocoa grinders rethink investments

Brightened hopes for Ivory Coast cocoa crop

Weather in July and August is crucial to determining the size of the October-to-March cocoa main crop.

Clarion call for Nigerian farmers to unite in the battle to save their lands

Farmland belonging to hundreds of other villagers had also been cordoned off as had land on which their livestock graze.

Kenya tea growers say hampered by high labour costs

The East African nation is the world's No. 1 exporter of black tea and the crop is its top foreign exchange earner.

Ease of growing your agribusiness in Rwanda

"Why business plans? Do I need a business plan to improve my banana plantation?" – Minister of Youth and ICT.

Nigerian cocoa farmers upbeat on crop outlook on weather

A mix of rainfall and sunshine in the two main cocoa areas of Ondo state and Cross Rivers this year have helped pod formation.

South Africans to get a new range of locally-produced food at stores

S.A's GWK introduces new product range to retailers, opens $27 million factory.

The future of agri-business in S.A

South Africa's trade minister says trade dispute with U.S. resolved

South African products affected would include oranges, macadamia nuts, wine and citrus, U.S. data shows.

South Africa white maize at record high, drought concerns mount

The rand's plunge to record lows has also spurred the rally, which has serious implications for the inflation outlook.

As water falls short, conflict between herders and farmers sharpens

Kenya ranks high in vulnerability to climate change and low in readiness to deal with it, according to the University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index in 2014.

Africa should invest in agriculture

What does Africa needs to do to grow the agriculture sector?

Inside Billionaire Bill Gates’ trip to Tanzania

How African countries can maximise the benefits AGOA provides

Mozambique to set up independent fund to invest mineral sales income

South Africa’s Zuma signs financial regulation act into law

Closing Gate: African elephants digging for water in dry river bed

Lagos Commissioner Babatunde Adejare reveals environmental plan

Nigerian president returns following extended sick leave

Lagos closes N85bn bond issuance