Nairobi, Kenya – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) through its Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has officially announced the closing of the avocado harvesting season for export for the fiscal year 2023/2024. Kenya, recognized as one of the leading producers of avocado on the African continent, exports its high-quality produce to major destinations such as The Netherlands, United Arab…
Des Moines, Iowa, 30-Oct-2023 – African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, urged global investors not to miss out on the continent’s booming food and agribusiness sector, which is projected to be worth $1 trillion by 2030. This clarion call was made at the World Food Prize Foundation’s Norman E. Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. During the…
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, delivered an impactful speech at the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue for the World Food Prize 2023, illuminating Africa’s transformative journey in agriculture. Speaking under the banner “From Dakar 2 to Des Moines,” Dr. Adesina charted the ambitious course from the recently held “Feed Africa—Food Sovereignty and Resilience Summit”…
The Gold Rush in Africa’s Agriculture: Numbers, Opportunities, and Expert Insight Africa, a continent teeming with untapped potential, offers vast opportunities for investment in agriculture. Leveraging this potential could usher in unparalleled economic prosperity, not just for the continent but for global investors. Here’s a deeper look at the opportunities and how they can be harnessed: 1. Unparalleled Arable…
Abu Dhabi, 30 October 2023 — A historic alignment of global environmental leaders is poised to change the narrative on climate action. Today, in the run-up to the highly anticipated 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), the COP28 Presidency, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) jointly unveiled a landmark report emphasizing the…
*Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Stresses Unity and Hope Kilimokwanza.org Repoter As leaders and delegates gather for the 28th session of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28 UAE), AGRA president Dr Agnes Kalibata has emphasized the crucial need for nations to find common ground. Dr Kalibata took to Twitter, stating, “we must find common ground; we can’t keep…
By Anthony Muchoki In East Africa, a potent blend of nature’s forces is stirring the skies. The atmosphere, taking cues from the prevailing El Niño conditions, is gearing up for an eventful rainy season across seven countries, from October to December 2023. These downpours, although a boon in many respects, also bear the potential for destructive challenges. This feature…
By Anthony.muchoki@gmail.com H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, the former Ethiopian Prime Minister and current AGRA Board Chair, envisions Africa transitioning from a staple crop net importer to a net exporter within five years. “In the next five years, Africa should transition from being a net importer to a net exporter of staple crops like wheat, rice, and edible oil seeds,” he…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho On Oct 5, 2023, at KSG, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, spearheaded a critical breakfast session focused on Kenya’s animal feed future, in association with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO Kenya). Under the umbrella of the HAND IN HAND initiative, the objective is to design and implement a comprehensive ten-year animal feed…
Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Ms. Rosemary Senyamule, has thrown her unequivocal support behind the transformative deal between the Tanzanian government and global port operator DP World, stating that it marks a historic turning point for the nation’s ports. The momentous event took place on October 22, 2023, at State House Dodoma and was graced by Her Excellency, the President of…