Farmers in Mikomani village and surrounding areas of Mtito Andei, Makueni County, are counting heavy losses after elephants invaded their farms overnight, destroying food crops […]
Category: Agriculture
TANZANIA: Households Struggle as Food Inflation Stays Elevated at 7 Percent
Households across Tanzania continue to face rising living costs as food inflation remains elevated at 7 percent, placing sustained pressure on family budgets and consumer […]
Uganda’s Coffee Shipments Surge Over 60% on Plentiful Harvest
KAMPALA — Uganda’s coffee exports have climbed sharply, with shipments increasing by more than 60 % year‑on‑year, driven by a plentiful harvest and strong global demand, […]
Improved Poultry Genetics Boost Kenya’s Food Security and Rural Livelihoods
Kenya’s poultry sector is undergoing a quiet transformation as improved genetics in indigenous chicken breeds significantly boost productivity, helping to strengthen national food security and […]
Kenya and Malaysia Strengthen Economic Ties Through Halal Industry, Palm Oil and Technology
Kenya is planning to strengthen its economic relationship with Malaysia by working together in key sectors such as the halal industry, palm oil, agro-processing, semiconductors, […]
TANZANIA: Cashew Farmers Earn Sh1.3 Trillion as Harvest Nears Record High
Cashew farmers in Tanzania have earned about Sh1.3 trillion as cashew nut production moves toward a record high, according to industry officials. The strong performance […]
Uganda Launches 10 Distinct Coffee Profiles as Production Hits 20-Year High
Uganda has unveiled 10 new coffee profiles as part of efforts to strengthen its position in the global coffee market and increase export earnings. The […]
Africa Renews Continental Drive to Eradicate Livestock Disease Trapping Millions in Poverty
African leaders and livestock health experts meeting in Nairobi have renewed a continent-wide push to eliminate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease […]
TANZANIA: Government to Launch New Agricultural Agency to Boost Farming Productivity
The government has announced plans to establish a new Agricultural Extension Agency aimed at improving farm productivity across the country. The move is part of […]
Malaysian Scientists Train Bed Bugs to Help Solve Crimes
Malaysian scientists have discovered an unusual but promising new tool for solving crimes: bed bugs. Long known as annoying pests that hide in mattresses and […]