East Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around East Africa.
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Tanzania deploys self‑propelled boom sprayers to enhance pest control and crop management in cotton
The Tanzania Cotton Board, supported by the government, has deployed 16 modern self‑propelled boom sprayers to enhance pest control and…
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Severe shortage of essential raw materials trigger surge in Kenyan animal feed costs
Kenyan livestock farmers are bracing for a devastating financial hit as a severe shortage of essential raw materials triggers a…
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Tanzania to transform date palm cultivation into a dominant commercial sector
Tanzania is launching an aggressive strategy to transform date palm cultivation into a dominant commercial sector, aiming to combat drought…
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VunaPay enables near-instant payments to smallholder farmers in Kenya
In many agricultural value chains, farmers deliver produce to cooperatives and wait several months for payment while buyers sell the…
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AABNet and partners launch landmark guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources
Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new…
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AU-IBAR showcases strategic vision for livestock transformation at ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026
“Africa’s livestock sector already contributes over US$210 billion annually, yet we continue to import products we could produce ourselves. The…
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Mara Elephant Project partners with Global Conservation Forum on wildlife tech
The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech…
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Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialisation Programme helps universities mobilise US$4.68 million and create over 400 Jobs
A major programme designed to transform how Kenyan research reaches the market has demonstrated that systemic institutional reform is the…
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