Why Agri-Food Systems Policy in the EAC Must Embrace Its Youth to Empower the Next Generation
The agri-food systems value chain remains the backbone of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ economies providing livelihoods and driving regional growth. However, to…
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
By: Solidaridad (South Africa Team) South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its…
Africa’s pastoralists hold the key to sustainable livestock and environmental balance
By Daouda Ngom, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition for Senegal Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up…
How Dragon Fruit Is Driving Innovation in Health and Wellness Products
Once considered an exotic rarity, dragon fruit has rapidly emerged as a must-have in grocery aisles, juice bars, and even skincare products. With its vivid appearance, refreshing…
African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation
The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience, writes Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead at…
State to privatise state-owned sugar factories in sector overhaul
By Zablon Oyugi The Government of Kenya, through the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), is in the final stages of leasing out several state-owned sugar factories,…
CGIAR SAAF Program to reach 1.7 million people with sustainable livestock and aquaculture innovations
By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges of…
Groundbreaking tools to fast-track biogas deployment and meet 2030 climate targets launched
The World Biogas Association (WBA) today launched new online tools to fast-track the development of high-performing and sustainable biogas industries worldwide. These tools, developed as part of…
Ceva and ILRI sign MoU to establish Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub…
From Poshomill to Powerhouse: Nyeri Farmer Carves Niche in Canola Oil Industry
Seventeen years ago, in a quiet corner near Mweiga Town in Nyeri County, a small-time poshomill operator had a dream. Today, that dream has grown…
ILRI joins $27.4M Global Initiative to cut methane from livestock
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has announced that it is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce methane emissions from livestock by…
Kenya approves import of 5.5m bags of yellow corn for livestock feed to ease pressure on white maize
Farmers urged to cultivate yellow variety to meet animal feed demand of over one million tonnes annually and help reduce the country’s reliance on imports…
Counties partner to transform the informal dairy sector
How do we get more safe milk into Kenyan homes while helping informal dairy vendors grow stronger businesses? This is the question driving More Milk…
Kenya horticulture programme delivers key achievements in global compliance, market access, and climate resilience
By Zablon Oyugi The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has held a stakeholder workshop to mark the successful conclusion of a five-year special programme created to…
Landmark summit to drive agri-food financing in Africa
The conference in Nairobi hopes to bridge the financing gap, catalyze innovation, and help build a resilient agri-food future for Africa By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com…