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 […]
Category: Agriculture
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 […]
Kenya Intensifies Ruminant Vaccination Drive to Boost Livestock Health and Productivity
Kenya has intensified efforts to strengthen ruminant vaccination following a major multi-stakeholder forum in Nairobi that brought together government agencies, private sector players, researchers and […]
KENYA: Gates Foundation Commits Ksh.180.8 Billion to Help Farmers Tackle Extreme Weather
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $1.4 billion (approximately Ksh.180.8 billion) over the next four years to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and […]
How an Internet Outage Disrupted Cashew Auctions in Tanzania
Tanzania’s cashew industry was thrown into disarray this week due to a widespread internet outage that disrupted auctions in key growing regions of the country. […]
Macadamia Farmers Record Price Rebound as Association Dismisses Low Earnings Claims
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has dismissed reports suggesting that macadamia farmers are receiving low prices for their produce this year, terming the claims […]
Uganda Commemorates World Food Day, Calls for Environmentally Sustainable Farming
Uganda joined the global community in celebrating World Food Day, with national events held on October 17, 2025, in Kabarole District, underscoring the need to […]