AgriTech Kenya launches new agri-food systems innovation challenge to address existing gaps in agricultural sector
AgriTech Kenya, an initiative powered by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has launched a new agri-food systems innovation challenge to support startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers to address existing gaps in Kenya's agricultural sector.
Harvest Danger ! As Combine harvesters go to work around Africa, growers can't relax until the crop is in. Farmers are rightfully concerned about critical crop losses.The last few years of La Nina rainfall have brought rain, and now the pendulum is swinging back to a drier and hotter El Nino. The threat of grass fires and crop fires is accelerating.
Africa Youth Holds a Critical Role in Shaping Sustainable Food Systems, Policy and Climate Action
AGRA and partners has today launched the African Youth Common Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to action 2024 affirming that African youth hold the greatest potential to grow the continent's food systems through innovation and vibrant labor.
How to convert from barn to vertical farm – Inhouse Farming Show explains
How can the switch from barn to vertical farm succeed? What decisions have to be made? Practical answers will be provided by the simulation game 'From barn to vertical farm', which will be taking place on Friday, 15 November 2024 at the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show 2024 at Hanover exhibition grounds, Germany. Taking a best-practice example, specialists will discuss how to overcome the obstacles and successfully implement such a project.
IFAD at AFSF 2024: "We need to seize the opportunity to scale up investment in the transformation of Africa's food systems."
"African food systems are under massive pressure from climate change, depleted soils and water sources, and strained public budgets. But the case for investment in these systems is also massive, and growing with time.
FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area.
