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25
Sep

Kenya’s Wildlife Farming Poses Cruelty, Health and Reputational Risks, Report Says

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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A new investigative report from World Animal Protection Africa has documented widespread animal suffering and public health risks within Kenya’s commercial wildlife farms, prompting an urgent call for a national ban on the industry. The study, titled “Behind Bars: Lifting the Lid off Kenya’s Cruel Wildlife Farming,” alleges that facilities exploit animals like crocodiles, giraffes, […]

22
Sep

Kenya’s Tree-Farming Scheme Balances Reforestation and Livelihoods

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 weeks
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KAKAMEGA, Kenya —In the rain-drenched Nzoia Forest Plantation, a unique government program is combining the twin goals of reforestation and food security. The Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS) allows local communities to cultivate crops within state-owned timber plantations, an initiative that has a long and sometimes controversial history in Kenya. Forester Jackton Hadulo, […]

22
Sep

South Africa, Brazil Ink Agriculture Deal to Boost Trade and Tech

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 weeks
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Somerset West, South Africa – South Africa and Brazil have signed a landmark Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to deepen cooperation in agriculture, aiming to leverage their combined strengths in sustainable food production and trade. The non-binding agreement, signed by South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz De Alcantara Rua, on the […]

14
Sep

How Kenyan Coffee Farmers Are Adapting to Climate Change and Boosting Yields

  • Ryan Matthews / 1 month
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Kinyaga, Kenya – In the foothills of Mount Kenya, where coffee trees have defined livelihoods for generations, farmers are confronting a new reality shaped by climate change. As erratic weather patterns and land degradation threaten one of the country’s most vital cash crops, smallholder farmers like Japhat Njiru are adopting innovative, regenerative farming practices to […]

13
Sep

AfDB Leads $2.2 Billion Push to Industrialise Nigeria’s Agriculture

  • Ryan Matthews / 1 month
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Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s agricultural landscape is on the cusp of a major transformation, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) spearheading a $2.2 billion initiative to expand Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across 24 states. Outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced the significant funding at the 2025 Standard Chartered Africa Summit, framing the project as […]

11
Sep

Zimbabwe’s ‘100 Chilli Women Project’ Spurs Rural Economic Growth

  • Ryan Matthews / 1 month
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Lupane, Zimbabwe – A local agricultural initiative is empowering rural women in Zimbabwe by transforming subsistence farming into a sustainable, market-driven business. The “100 Chilli Women Project,” a partnership between local company Lupane Veggie Guys and the Lupane Women’s Centre, is creating a new economic model by integrating small-scale farmers directly into a high-value supply […]

09
Sep

Solar-Powered Cold Storage Heats Up African Agricultural Markets

  • Ryan Matthews / 1 month
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Nairobi, Kenya – A new wave of innovative, solar-powered refrigeration solutions is transforming Africa’s agricultural sector, providing a critical lifeline for smallholder farmers and combating the continent’s persistent food waste problem. These emerging technologies are shifting the paradigm from centralized, grid-dependent systems to decentralized, affordable, and mobile cold chains. The Pay-As-You-Go Revolution The pay-as-you-go model, […]

07
Sep

Youth and Women Lead Africa’s Agricultural Transformation

  • Ryan Matthews / 1 month
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Dakar, Senegal – A new generation of farmers is reshaping African agriculture, using technology and climate-smart practices to increase productivity and combat the effects of climate change. This shift is being led by young people and women, who are adopting innovative techniques to secure food and create new economic opportunities. The International Maize and Wheat […]

01
Sep

From Scarcity to Surplus: Zimbabwe’s Maize Import Ban and the Climate Conundrum

  • Ryan Matthews / 2 months
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HARARE – In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Zimbabwe has reinstated its ban on maize imports, a move lauded by the government as a victory for local farmers after a bumper harvest. The decision, announced by a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, signals a newfound confidence in the nation’s ability to feed itself, […]