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11
Jan

Africa Seeks Food Security with New Agricultural Strategy

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Kampala, Uganda: The African continent, blessed with vast fertile lands and abundant natural resources, should not be reliant on food imports, Uganda Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja declared at the opening of the African Union Extraordinary Assembly of Ministers of Agriculture. This stark reality, underscored by a staggering $100 billion spent on food imports in 2021, […]

Extreme climate anomalies pose a threat to food security.
09
Jan

Djibouti Leads the Way in Climate Resilience with Groundbreaking Insurance Cover

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report painted a stark picture of Africa’s future, highlighting the continent’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events. From devastating droughts to catastrophic floods, climate change is wreaking havoc, threatening food security, displacing populations, and straining already fragile economies. Djibouti, a nation grappling with severe water scarcity and […]

09
Jan

East Africa to Host Global Aquaculture Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Entebbe, Uganda: Uganda is set to host the prestigious World Aquaculture Safari 2025 at the picturesque Speke Resort Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. This landmark event, combining the World Aquaculture Conference with the African Regional Aquaculture (AFRAQ) conference, will bring together global leaders in the aquaculture industry to explore the latest advancements in […]

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07
Jan

Feathers of Fortune: Why Africa’s Poultry Industry is Taking Flight

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Africa’s poultry industry is poised for a dramatic ascent, offering a compelling investment opportunity for savvy investors. This sector, a cornerstone of food security and economic growth across the continent, is characterized by a potent mix of burgeoning demand, untapped potential, and a burgeoning middle class. A Protein Powerhouse: Poultry, with its affordability and relatively […]

06
Jan

Cameroon’s Livestock Sector Soars: A Model for Sustainable Development

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Yaoundé, Cameroon: Souleymane Aba, a chicken farmer from the Adamawa region, used to produce a modest 8,000 birds annually. Today, thanks to a government-led initiative, his production has skyrocketed to 28,000. This remarkable transformation reflects the success of the World Bank-financed Livestock Development Project (PRODEL), which is revolutionizing the Cameroonian livestock sector. For years, Cameroonian […]

04
Jan

African Leaders Convene in Kampala to Chart the Future of Agriculture

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Kampala, Uganda: The African Union will host an Extraordinary Summit in Kampala from 9th to 11th January 2025 to chart a new course for African agriculture. The summit, supported by the Ugandan government, aims to endorse the “Kampala Declaration,” a blueprint for transforming Africa’s agri-food systems over the next decade. This crucial gathering, organized by […]

04
Jan

A Year of Mixed Fortunes: South African Agriculture Looks to 2025

  • Ryan Matthews / 11 months
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Johannesburg: 2024 presented a mixed bag for South African agriculture. While the La Niña rains brought much-needed relief, their late arrival in some regions hampered planting and strained grazing resources. Despite these challenges, the sector is poised for a modest recovery in 2025, according to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of […]