Nairobi: MARCH 29, 2022 – AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) yesterday announced the appointment of six new members to its Board, bolstering the organisation even further to accomplish its mission as it prepares a strategy that is focused on advancing the 2030 agenda in Africa. According to AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn each of the six…
Nairobi: March 21, 2022 – AGRA has begun accepting nominations for the 2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards (WAYA), which recognizes female entrepreneurs excelling in different segments of the agricultural value chain. To qualify, entrepreneurs need to have an innovative product or service in the agriculture value chain with evidence of impact on their communities and countries. Submissions are…
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country agreement with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). This pivotal agreement emphasizes Malawi’s commitment to the implementation of AGRA’s programmes within its borders. Under the terms of the agreement, AGRA will be…
08-Mar-2022 The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through her midterm development agenda, the Five Year Development Plan III (2021/2022- 2025/26) has strategized for a significant increase in agro-processing output. She has thus embarked in the development and operation of the Agro-Industrial Processing Hub (Mega Industrial Processing Hub) to be located on the land with approximately 226 Acres…
LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR SEEDS (TOSCI) SEED ACT NUMBER 18 OF 2003 and its 2014 amendment, AND ITS 2007 REGULATIONS and its 2017 amendment. WHAT IS A SEED? • A seed is a part of a crop that is used for planting. • Good seeds are those that have undergone research, have been examined and certified for quality. •…