AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Malawi partners World Bank to raise agriculture financing to US$235M as new fertilizer consignment arrives from Russia
MALAWI – The government of Malawi in partnership with the World Bank has announced plans to increase the Agriculture Commercialization (Agcom) financing program from US$95…
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Development Bank of Ghana earmarks rice, maize, and soya bean in push to boost food security in the country
GHANA – The Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) has embarked on an initiative to boost the production of poultry and cereals in a bid to…
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Algeria opens new registration window for grain and pulses suppliers
ALGERIA – The Algerian Inter-professional Office of Cereals (OAIC) has launched a public call for grain and pulse traders to register on its supplier shortlist…
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Kenya opens up Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme to private investors, grants Twiga Foods 20,000 acre lease
KENYA – In a fresh attempt to revive Galana-Kulalu and spur growth in local food production, the government of Kenya has opened up the multi-billion…
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Kenyan farmers allowed to grow maize in Zambia in latest push by the state to boost local supply
KENYA – Zambia has agreed to allow Kenyan farmers to conduct large-scale maize farming within its territory provided they export their products back to their…