The Kaduna State Government says it is collaborating with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to strengthen the state’s Agricultural Policies to boost smallholder farmers’ ability in the maize and rice value chain.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Alliance for Green Revolution in Nigeria (AGRA) in partnership with the Niger State Ministry of Agriculture has launched a project aimed at reviewing the agricultural sector policy of the state.
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, triggering a disruption of the global wheat supply and exacerbating the continent’s wheat deficit crisis, Africa’s…
Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), says it is partnering with State and Federal Governments to mitigate the impact of climate change on agricultural production to ensure food security.
The Africa Food Systems Summit, an annual Summit which took place in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, from 2 – 6…
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, shedding light on the pivotal role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in transforming food systems across the continent.
The event, organized by AGRA in collaboration with Ghana’s National Youth Authority, was themed “Unlocking Youth Potential for Sustainable Development: Bridging the Gap, Accelerating Success.” It brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and young Ghanaians to discuss the future of youth involvement in agriculture and sustainable development. The conference also included the Youth and Food Systems Transformation convening, organized under the YEFFA program.
The finalists have been drawn from Benin, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
It is no secret that Africa is currently bearing the brunt of climate change impact despite its minimal contribution to…
The recent flooding in Kenya and the drought in Zimbabwe clearly depict extreme weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. In Kenya, severe flooding has displaced thousands of people, destroyed crops, and eroded fertile soils, further diminishing the agricultural productivity and response capacity of affected regions.