Small scale farmers drive rice and sunflower commercialization in East Africa
Creation of rural-urban markets can generate jobs in rural areas through the commercialization of value chains and help reduce rural-to-urban migration.
Creation of rural-urban markets can generate jobs in rural areas through the commercialization of value chains and help reduce rural-to-urban migration.
A recent engaging storytelling event by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), saw four accomplished African researchers working on agriculture and food security share their personal journeys in…
Livestock farmers in sub-Saharan Africa have grappled with an incessant price rise of animal feeds in recent years – caused by the scarcity and high cost of ingredients, namely, cereals,…
From 25th-29th October 2021, scientists, entrepreneurs, institutional leaders and students from Africa and beyond are meeting in Kigali, Rwanda and online for the second continental African Plant Breeders Association Conference (#APBAConf2021)…
Food systems are core to a functioning society and greatly influence a country’s economy, society, and environment. Now more than ever, fundamental changes are required to address Africa’s long-standing food…
Farmers in Tanzania have benefited from rapid transformation with financial support from the African Development Fund to a national agricultural bank program. With the support, paddy rice farmers are reaping…
Two Kenyan companies, Kuruwitu Conservation Welfare, and Toothpick Company Ltd are among 50 global small- and medium-sized businesses that were announced as winners of the “Good Food for All” competition, held in conjunction with…
Agriculture Sector Network Chairman andElgon Kenya Managing Director Bimal Kantaria has been awarded the Productive Business Civility Award by US-based iChange Nations Organization in recognition of his role, investment and impact…
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development, AWARD, has released a report highlighting how gender-responsive agricultural research and development coupled with an intentional focus on addressing inequalities in access to…
For over a century, Kenya and the United Kingdom have enjoyed strong ties hinged on trust, enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit across key sectors among them trade, tourism, security, health…