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IFAD and PEBCo-BETHESDA Partner to Create 10,000 Rural Jobs in Benin Through €3 Million Microfinance Initiative

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 24, 2025April 24, 202501362

A new €3 million loan agreement between PEBCo-BETHESDA, Benin’s leading microfinance institution, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to create over...

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FAO Partners with Agritech Startup to Advance Urban Farming in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 1, 2025April 1, 202501301

Promoting Sustainable Food Production in Kigali The FAO Rwanda Office has launched its first urban farming demonstration project, reinforcing sustainable food production in Kigali. In...

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Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world’s worst food crises according to new IPC data

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 202501890

Around 2.5 million more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The...

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Malawi Advances Agricultural Commercialization and Irrigation for Food Security

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 11, 2025March 11, 202501584

A Major Investment in Agriculture The Malawi government has unveiled an ambitious $400 million (696.3 billion MWK) agriculture budget, prioritizing commercialization and irrigation to drive...

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Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential: Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 202501159

Africa holds nearly 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, offering immense potential to strengthen both regional and global food security. With diverse climates suitable...

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Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Food Self-Sufficiency, Challenging Aid Dependency Narrative

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 202501461

The Ethiopian government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency, pushing back against the long-standing perception of Africa as dependent on foreign aid. In...

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Rwanda and AGRA Partner to Establish a Food Innovation Hub for Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 202501857

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have announced a strategic partnership to...

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IFAD President Urges Davos Leaders to Prioritize Reducing Inequalities for Growth and Stability

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 20250992

IFAD President Urges Davos Leaders to Invest in Rural Areas for Global Stability Amid the overlapping crises of climate change, economic instability, and global conflicts,...

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Black Economic Empowerment in Family Farming

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 20250732

BEE Policies and Export Regulations: A Threat to Farmers and Food Security in South Africa The Department of Agriculture’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements for...

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Bayer and Neste Partner to Develop Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 202501362

Bayer and Neste Unite to Scale Winter Canola as a Renewable Fuel Feedstock Bayer and Neste, a leader in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel,...