Ghana targets regional growth as demand for day-old chicks rises
Ghana’s poultry sector is gaining momentum as it positions itself to supply the growing demand for day-old chicks across West Africa. With poultry consumption rising...
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Irrigation critical for smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa’s changing climate
Sub-Saharan Africa urgently needs to accelerate the pace of agricultural growth to improve livelihoods, ensure food security, and keep droughts from turning into famines. However,...
Women Farmers in South Africa Struggle as Failing Irrigation Systems Collapse Livelihoods
In South Africa, women play a vital role in smallholder agriculture, yet many are being pushed out of farming—not by policy, but by failing infrastructure....
Ethiopia Leads Africa in Wheat Production, Minister Confirms
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural landscape. The achievement reflects years of focused policy direction,...
IFAD and Bank of Uganda Launch Remittance Dashboard to Boost Transparency and Financial Inclusion
In a significant step toward strengthening financial transparency and inclusion, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Bank of Uganda (BoU),...
Integrated Aqua-Agriculture Growth in East Africa: From Theory to Practice
Across East Africa, farmers face mounting challenges that threaten their livelihoods, from land ownership constraints to the growing impacts of climate change and difficult socio-economic...
South Africa’s Agriculture Enters a Pivotal Phase
South Africa is approaching a crucial period in its agricultural calendar, with key data releases and harvesting activities set to shape expectations for both the...
The Western Cape farmers face an immediate challenge from the Middle East war
In these times of conversations about the impact of high fuel and fertiliser prices on agriculture, the region of South Africa I find myself thinking...
Trade Barriers Put SACU Integration at Risk
Rising trade restrictions within Southern Africa are threatening the foundations of regional economic integration, particularly within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Recent measures introduced...
Trade Barriers Put SACU Integration at Risk
Rising trade restrictions within Southern Africa are threatening the foundations of regional economic integration, particularly within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Recent measures introduced...