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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

From Soil to Systems: How Zimbabwe is scaling innovation for food security and rural transformation

Women farmers are actively investing in smartphones to participate more fully in digital agriculture

In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) advances market coodination and investment matchmaking in Kenya's livestock sector

Feed costs emerged as a particularly significant constraint, with calls for targeted subsidies on livestock feed and inputs to stabilize production costs and enhance profitability

Through a demonstrated market coordination and investment matchmaking forum, the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform continues to play a critical role in strengthening coordination, investment and private sector integration across Africa's livestock value chains. Representing the AU-IBAR Director, Mr. John Oppong, the Economics, Markets and Trade Coordinator, emphasized the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Visits Egerton University

The Kenyan side expressed gratitude to Ambassador Guo for presenting the scholarships to the students of Egerton University and spoke highly of the cooperative achievements between Egerton University and Nanjing Agricultural University

On November 5, Ambassador Guo Haiyan visited Egerton University located in Nakuru County. During her visit, Ambassador Guo presented the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" to students of Egerton University, toured the China-Kenya Agricultural Demonstration Park, the China-Kenya Joint Laboratory on Crop Molecular Biology, and the Confucius Institute at Egerton University. Ambassador Guo also held meetings with…

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa |

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) partners with United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization on roadmap to strengthen South Africa's agrifood systems

The roadmap will promote the development of new high-value crops, livestock and agro-processed products

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is developing a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Roadmap for Agriculture. This strategic initiative will enhance institutional coordination, drive innovation and support the transformation of South Africa's agrifood system…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President receives delegation from Task Force on ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme and Russian ambassador accredited to Nigeria and ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) is a major economic achievement in the construction of the Common Market and regional integration in West Africa

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received a delegation from the Task Force on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme, led by its Head, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, in the presence of Dr. Kalilou SYLLA, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. Dr. Ibn Chambas informed…

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Celebrating Ivorian coffee and supporting communities in Côte d’Ivoire: a commitment by Nestlé

In 2025, coffee consumption in Ivory Coast is projected to reach approximately 1.38 million kilograms, generating $32.13 million in total revenue across both at-home and out-of-home markets

On a quiet morning in Gnamagnoa, in western Côte d’Ivoire, farmer François Dadi Serikpa harvests his coffee. The former bus driver switched to coffee farming after his retirement. The father of twelve children and grandfather of twenty-one grandchildren, has found new meaning in life and newfound prosperity thanks to the…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

FAO and RUFORUM Renew Partnership for Agricultural Education & Innovation in Africa

The renewed five-year collaboration reaffirms FAO and RUFORUM’s shared commitment to advancing higher agricultural education, research, and innovation across Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) have renewed their partnership through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony attended by senior officials from both institutions. The renewed five-year collaboration…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Parliament gives green light on external funding for crucial projects

The project will promote an inclusive competitive agricultural sector through the establishment of systems and infrastructure to enhance the volume, safety and quality of agricultural projects on the market

Government will proceed to access loan funding for critical national projects, after getting a nod from Parliament on the financing for several infrastructure and agricultural plans. During the sitting on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, legislators approved borrowing worth US$1.341 billion which had previously been…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Tayebwa Urges Finnish Firms to Invest in Coffee Value Addition in Uganda

Citing recent global trade estimates, Tayebwa revealed that the coffee industry generates about US$452 billion annually

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged Finnish companies to channel investments into coffee value addition, saying this is the surest way to help Uganda and other African producers tap into the lucrative global coffee market. Meeting with Members of the Commerce Committee of the Parliament of Finland,…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Attends Africa International Agricultural Expo (2025 AIAE)

She highlighted that China is committed to bringing more high-quality African agricultural products to its domestic market

On October 28, the 2nd Africa International Agricultural Expo (2025 AIAE) opened in Nairobi with the support of Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The event brought together over 200 policymakers, innovators, farmers, investors, and trade facilitators, along with more than 160 exhibitors from Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world. Ambassador Guo Haiyan and…