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Blossoming prosperity in East Africa’s thriving horticulture and coffee sectors
East Africa stands tall with great agricultural potential, as its burgeoning horticulture and coffee industries plays pivotal roles in driving economic growth, enhancing livelihoods, and boosts regional development. From the vibrant flower farms in Kenya to the coffee plantations of Uganda, this region's agricultural prowess is shaping a promising[...]
Youths to drive Africa’s agriculture growth – experts
The role of youths in agriculture came into focus during this year's Africa Youth Agribusiness Forum held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia early November. Young people are increasingly being seen as the future, if not the present, of agriculture in Africa at a time the sector faces a myriad of[...]
Agroforestry part 5: Parkland systems of Africa
Subsistence farmers in semi-arid West Africa consider trees as an integral part of agriculture. They have for centuries maintained a traditional land use system known as the agroforestry parkland system, in which trees occur in cultivated or fallowed fields. Through careful tree selection, farmers have deliberately shaped tree production[...]
African Cuisine 4: Southern Africa – Namibia, Lesotho and eSwatini
Amid the ravages of climate change that lashes the continent with extreme weather patterns like extremely high temperatures, widespread drought and devastating floods, it is good to appreciate every spoonful of food that you have. In the previous article, we looked at the history and culture of South Africa’s[...]
ProAgri Africa 106
Dear readers, In 2024, we faced many ups and downs. We saw progress in sustainable farming methods and new technology that helps with precision farming. At the same time, we had to deal with changes in markets and global economic shifts. Despite all this, farmers’ dedication to feeding their[...]