Agriculture & Food Security

KENYA – The government of Kenya has unveiled a Ksh30 million (US$263,000) project to enable more potato farmers access certified seeds to boost production. Part…

KENYA – Land O’Lakes Venture37, agricultural extension service provider affiliated to US-based Land O’Lakes Inc, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fresh…

KENYA – Kenya’s horticulture export earnings in 2021, hit a historic high at Ksh158 billion (US$1.39 billion), growing by 7% from Ksh150 billion (US$1.32 billion)…

AFRICA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Feed the Future Initiative has awarded a five-year US$13 million support, to a…

RWANDA – Rwanda earned a total of US$158m from the exportation of agricultural products in the second quarter of the 2021/2022 fiscal year to end…

TANZANIA – Tanzania’s avocado sector has achieved a milestone after flagging off its maiden consignment to India. This will boost the country’s agriculture sector as…

SOUTH AFRICA – South African exporter, Venco Food Processors, is on the US radar accused of allegedly dumping lemon juice in the abroad market. According…

KENYA – Kenya is set to maintain its lead position as one of the largest fresh produce exporters in the region by opening an alternative…

MOROCCO – Morocco’s citrus production is expected to reach an estimated 2.55 million metric tons (MMT) in MY 2021/2022, registering a 12% rise from the…

KENYA – Kenya’s horticulture earnings have dropped by Ksh12 billion (US$101m) in 10 months to October, attributed to lower quality produce that attracted reduced prices…