African Agriculture and Food Systems
The critical importance of addressing the transformation of food systems at the national level, cannot be gainsaid, according to Assan Ng’ombe, a Resilience Specialist at AGRA. Despite significant efforts, food systems worldwide are still falling short in meeting the developmental needs of populations, leading to increased hunger globally. Ng’ombe emphasized the urgency of transforming food […]
Kilimokwanza.org reporter No country can afford to ignore the critical need for adaptation and transformation in addressing food systems globally,” Cecil Haverkamp, Director of the FELD Programme and Co-Director of the Food/Land Team at the secretariat of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative for the United Nations, has said. He delivered this message […]
The government of Tanzania is ramping up its efforts to achieve seed self-sufficiency by 2030 for all farmers in the country. These efforts include the establishment of major irrigation schemes to boost seed production. One such irrigation scheme is the ‘Samia Block Farm’ located in Nzega District, Tabora Region. This project will utilize advanced irrigation […]
NANDI, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 – In an event marked by hope and determination, The Nature Conservancy, alongside a coalition of partners, has launched a groundbreaking initiative—the River Yala Water Fund, the world’s first water fund led and executed by women. This historic effort aims to bolster water security and sustainably manage the River Yala basin’s […]
Mr. J owns a farm in Taveta and is interested in cultivating green grams, specifically the ‘Ndengu Tosha’ variety. He is seeking technical advice and support to implement the best farming practices and ensure a high-quality crop yield. The following advice, courtesy of kilimokwanza.org, is provided without any warranty. In Taveta, Kenya, green grams have […]
From Soil to Social Media, Dusabimana Advocates for Agro-Innovation and Youth Involvement in Farming Kigali, Rwanda – Rwandan agricultural consultant and content creator is challenging the traditional narrative of farming. Pacifique Dusabimana, known to his online followers as @p_dusabimana, is revolutionizing how young people view and engage with agriculture in Rwanda. His message is clear: […]
In a bold statement at the Conference on African Agriculture (CAADP19), Daniel Njiwa, Head of Regional Food Trade at AGRA, underscored the crucial role of women and youth in the agricultural sector of Sub-Saharan Africa. Representing the region’s backbone in food trade, these groups were recognized for their substantial yet often overlooked contributions. “Women and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]