Wefarm , the world’s largest farmer-to-farmer digital network, today announced that it has reached over 300,000 farmers across East Africa, namely in Kenya and Uganda. There are over 180,000 farmers in Kenya using Wefarm at present. Check also: Major Deals to Accelerate Africa’s Path to Prosperity through Agriculture Agreed at World’s Foremost Gathering of African Agriculture Leaders Wefarm is a free ...
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Learn Lessons From Success To Beat Malnutrition In Africa, Advise Experts
Abijdan: Several African countries, including Senegal, Ghana, and Ethiopia, have shown success in reducing malnutrition over the last 15 years. This progress, driven in part by policy actions and interventions, shows that the battle against malnutrition in Africa can be won, according to a new report launched today by the Malabo Montpellier Panel at the Africa Green Revolution Forum in Cote d’Ivoire. ...
Read More »New US$280 Million Partnership For Inclusive Agricultural Transformation In Africa Launched
Four prominent organizations supporting African agriculture join forces in innovative strategic partnership to increase incomes and improve the food security of 30 million smallholder farm households in at least 11 African countries by 2021. Check also: Agri-businesses and African Smallholders Seize $1 Trillion Food Market Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire –The multi-million dollar Partnership for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa (PIATA) was launched today ...
Read More »Champions For Nutrition, Food Security And Agri-business Named Winners Of 2017 Africa Food Prize
Abidjan – Two women, working at both ends of the agriculture supply chain in Africa, have each been awarded the 2017 Africa Food Prize. Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, a professor and advocate of nutrition from Kenya, and Mme Maïmouna Sidibe Coulibaly an entrepreneur and agro industrialist, from Mali were awarded for their exemplary effort sin driving Africa’s agriculture transformation. Check also: Cocoa ...
Read More »Cocoa In A World Of Global Environmental Changes – Time For “Uncommon Collaboration”
The cocoa sector in West Africa is facing many well-known problems. That is a fact. And we all acknowledge those problems. Only by joining forces can we solve the challenges and contribute to sustainable growth and development of the cocoa sector. Succeeding in this, will result in increased farmer profitability, economic growth in and reduced negative environmental impact. Check also: Multi-pronged ...
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