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FAO Food Price Index rises in February
The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increased sugar, dairy,
March 11, 2025
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Helping African Smallholder Farmers Fight Soybean Rust
As the climate changes, the risk of soybean rust, a destructive fungal disease, is quickly
October 30, 2024
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MSMEs Highlighted as a Force in Building Africa’s Food Systems
AGRA has today launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector
September 3, 2024
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Busia betting on agriculture to reduce poverty
Agriculture has been identified as one of the key sectors that will reduce poverty in
July 21, 2024
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Demand for Cassava in Kenya Exceeds Production by 200%
Demand for Cassava in Kenya has exceeded production making the country rely on imports from
October 25, 2023
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President Ruto’s full Statement on Interventions in Agriculture
1. For years now, life has been very difficult for millions of Kenyans due to
August 2, 2023
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Turkana to harvest water for sorghum farming
The County Government of Turkana is constructing water harvesting structures at Songot in Turkana West
August 2, 2023
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AGRA Unveils Strategy to Boost Food Security and Smallholder Farmer Resilience in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi AGRA launched its Kenya Strategy to support the country’s efforts to enhance
July 5, 2023
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Farmer training key in attaining food security
By David Ndegwa Around 2012 and 2013, the company I was working for posted me
May 2, 2023
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Kenya Food Systems Conference Recommendations
Kenya recently held the first-ever Food Systems Conference that was aimed at giving recommendations and
April 24, 2023
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Government to invest in dams construction to boost food production
Intense investment in sustainable irrigation will help address the food crisis in the country. President
April 6, 2023
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It is time Africa fed itself, says Dr. Keita
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa has been challenged to rethink how it can use it’s lands
April 4, 2023
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Preparations to register farmers
The Kenyan government is in the process of training personnel in preparation for registering farmers
January 5, 2023
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President Ruto’s new plan for Galana/Kulalu food project
President William Ruto has cancelled the planned subdivision into settlement parcels at the Galana/Kulalu National
January 4, 2023
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I am not aware of any maize importation plans says Linturi
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi finally pronounced himself on the issue of maize importation and
November 29, 2022
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African Farmers and Faith Leaders demand an end to the Green Revolution
Ahead of the annual African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), African civil society, faith groups and
September 2, 2022
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Global food commodity prices decline in July
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined significantly in July, with major cereal and
August 13, 2022
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COMESA and AGRA lead efforts to develop a Regional Food Balance Sheet
The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA are leading an effort to
June 14, 2022
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9th Africities Summit: FAO Proposes Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
About 8000 delegates comprising African ministers, leaders and elected officials of local and regional governments,
May 27, 2022
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Uasin Gishu among counties in markets project
Uasin Gishu County is among five counties selected by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership
October 25, 2021
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World cereal production expected to lag behind global consumption
World food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand
October 12, 2021
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Tharaka Nithi bets on green grams for increased food security
The County Government of Tharaka Nithi is distributing certified green gram seeds to farmers in
October 8, 2021
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ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021
September 9, 2021
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Turkana County & Israel to strengthen ties
Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Oded Joseph and Turkana County Governor Josphat Nanok have agreed to
August 6, 2021
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Agriculture Minister on why Uganda leads in terms of ensuring food security
Uganda is ahead in the region in terms of ensuring food security because it is
April 8, 2021
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Five ways nuclear technology is improving agriculture and food security
Some of the most innovative ways of improving agricultural practices involve nuclear technology. Using isotopes
April 2, 2021
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New Zealand contributes NZD 6.8 million to facilitate market linkages for smallholder farmers in Rwanda
The Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) has welcomed the Government of New Zealand as a
February 1, 2021
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Turkana County and WFP to strengthen partnership on food and nutrition security
The World Food Programme (WFP) and Turkana County Government will strengthen the implementation of the
January 28, 2021
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Korea contributes USD 8 million to WFP to enhance community resilience and food security in Rwanda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of the Republic of Korea
December 21, 2020
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Desert locusts pose a new threat to food security
A new generation of Desert Locust swarms is threatening agricultural and pastoral livelihoods and the
December 17, 2020
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