East Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around East Africa.
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Ethio Telecom introduces digital livestock tracking to modernize Ethiopia’s agriculture
Ethiopia, home to Africa’s largest livestock population, faces challenges in tracking, financing, and insuring its agricultural assets. Ethio Telecom’s newly…
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Tanzania to establish a finance department to manage climate change
The Tanzanian government has announced that it is in final stages of establishing a dedicated department to manage climate change…
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Researchers advocate for climate-resilient livestock breeding to meet growing population and changing climate needs
African livestock producers have a unique opportunity to improve the production of meat, milk and eggs through modern breeding technologies…
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Al Dahra and Kenya sign MoU to develop large-scale irrigated farmland
Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya, Al Dahra and the…
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Kenya introduces AI in goats to improve dairy and meat production
The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is taking a bold step in transforming the country’s dairy and meat production…
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CGIAR opens new regional hub in Kenya to scale science-based agricultural solutions for Africa
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the global partnership for a food-secure future has announced the launch of…
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Kenya Dairy Board, ILRI launch initiative to transform Kenya’s informal dairy sector with safer, quality milk solutions
Kenya’s informal dairy sector, which accounts for about three quarters of the country’s milk supply, is set to undergo a…
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ILRI and partners support Kenyan smallholder fish farmers with training on disease monitoring and boosting productivity
A collaborative initiative between Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), and the…
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