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- Feb- 2026 -26 February
AfDB awards US$16.6 million grant to IITA to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a US$16.61 million grant…
Read More » - 26 February
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…
Read More » - 26 February
New poultry hatchery opens in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
A new poultry hatchery valued at about US$1.2 million has started operations in Tolotama in the Bobo-Dioulasso district. This is…
Read More » - 25 February
FMN partners with French Government for 2026 PIAS
As part of its unwavering commitment to fostering valuable partnerships that will strengthen market penetration for Nigerian-made products, FMN once…
Read More » - 24 February
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…
Read More » - 24 February
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…
Read More » - 24 February
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…
Read More » - 23 February
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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