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28/11/2022

According to a statement released by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 98 percent of taxable items from 10 least-developed countries in a bid to promote an open global economy.

Starting from Dec 1, China will waive all tariffs on 98 percent of the related imports from Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Malawi, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, according to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council.

The step is conducive to opening up with win-win outcomes, building an open global economy, and helping least-developed countries to accelerate their development, the commission said.

This policy measure will gradually expand to all the least-developed countries that have established diplomatic ties with China. Experts said the move will raise China's from LDCs, especially those in Africa, and promote economic and trade cooperation.

23/11/2022

Teranga Capital made a new investment with Fruitales, a Senegalese company specializing in the processing of vegetables, fruits and spices.
The investment of 300 million FCFA will accelerate fruitales growth trajectory by increasing its production capacity. Terange capital will also provide specific and local support to the company ranging from strategic thinking to improving the efficiency of the company.

16/11/2022

Gluten-free, nutritious and incredibly light: fonio is a superfoodie’s dream.

Meet Chef Pierre Thiam, the Senegalese American behind America’s New Favorite Supergrain.
Native to southeast Senegal, fonio is the latest addition to the superfood roster.

-Delicious
- Gluten-free and
- Jam-packed with nutrients

An ancient African grain that has been cultivated for over 5,000 years in the scrubland of the Sahel, fonio is a member of the millet family and has the appearance of shrunken couscous.
Fonio could also be the key to ending hunger and poverty in the region in which it’s grown.

14/11/2022

Thousands of in Luapula province in northern Zambia are threatened with hunger after a brown streak and another mysterious disease hit more than 20,000 hectares of cassava-their staple.
Nchelenge, Mwansabombwe, Kawambwa are among other producing areas that are grossly affected by the Brown Streak and a mysterious termite that is forcing the tuber to rot forcing the farmers to fail to harvest, a threat to food security in the area.

In the last two years, the had also affected two other provinces-Northern and North-Western provinces with Luapula having recorded more than 2,000 hectares, having shown existence in Chiengi and Kaputa, near the border with DR Congo.

The has now doubled with research authorities from the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute -ZARI- suspecting the disease-currently feared to have no cure could have migrated from neighboring countries- or among others.

14/11/2022

Bill and Melinda says its new commitment of $1.4 billion to Africa, including Nigeria is to spur the region-led innovation to build a pipeline of climate-smart agriculture projects for smallholder farmers.
While $2.1 million is meant for research and development in agriculture sector in Nigeria, the foundation would mobilize $9 million for technologies that would help the region make a difference in livestock and crop.
“Our focus is 100 per cent on . If you look at the impact of climate change over the years, which I am sure in your own country, last year there was a severe drought and this year floods.

Bill and Melinda Foundation says its new commitment of $1.4 billion to Africa, including Nigeria is to spur the region-led innovation to build a pipeline of climate-smart agriculture projects for smallholder farmers. Mr Enock Chikava, Interim Director, Agricultural Development of the foundation, sta...

28/03/2022

The - war adds pressure to already high food prices. With an annual consumption of about 6 million metric tons, Wheat is the 3rd most widely consumed grain in Nigeria after maize & rice.
We need to grow/eat grains other than wheat, rice, & maize.
There are plenty of cereals and other carbohydrate sources that do well in Africa.
Cassava bread is a healthier option and gluten-free. It's time we change our taste buds.


https://farmedinafrica.substack.com/p/russia-ukraine-war-adds-pressure?r=1q4iv&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

10/03/2022

Today, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Nigeria approved a ban on foreigners and their representatives purchasing agricultural produce at the farm gate.

Henceforth, only licensed and duly registered local buying agents can now buy produce directly from farmers in Nigeria.

What will be the impact of this new policy on the Agricultural sector, particularly smallholder farmers?

05/02/2022

Smallholder farmers in East Africa are at the center of a more sustainable avocado farming approach.
To curb the rampant cases of immature harvest to capitalize on high prices of the commodity at the international market, a ban was put in place in November 2021.
farmers targeting the export market will have to wait longer following the regulator's embargo on sales to the international market.

From its use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food, Avocados are a rave globally.

16/11/2021

Digitalization can positively contribute to growth in rural communities by creating new work opportunities for smallholder farmers Technology is helping farmers innovate, creating the most affordable models to produce food, and agribusiness is unlocking economic potentials.

Agriculture is now, and digital technology is creating fresh opportunities in the food and agricultural sector.

27/10/2021

The federal government has granted environmental approval for evaluation and open cultivation of TELA maize a new maize variety developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, that can resist fall armyworm, stem borers, and tolerate moderate drought.

The federal government has granted environmental approval for evaluation and open cultivation of TELA maize a new maize variety developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, that can resist fall armyworm, stem borers, and tolerate moderate...

27/10/2021

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza and her Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha today met with farmworkers representatives in Citrusdal on the Cape West Coast

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza and her Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha today met with farmworkers representatives in Citrusdal on the Cape West Coast

27/10/2021

Marethabile Mokitimi feeds about 20 members of her extended family, although most of her biological children are now married. Much of the food is from her farm, Marethabile also buys extra items, to give the family a balanced diet.

Marethabile Mokitimi feeds about 20 members of her extended family, although most of her biological children are now married. Much of the food is from her farm, Marethabile also buys extra items, to give the family a balanced diet