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Ethiopia Cocoa Development Drive: Forastero Variety to Diversify Agricultural Exports

Ethiopia is quietly planting the seeds of a bigger export story, and this time the crop is chocolate. What began as experimental work at a research station in the southwest has quickly become a national push to make cocoa a commercial crop, diversify export earnings, and give local chocolate makers a homegrown supply chain. The plan is practical, patient, and built on real science. Why cocoa nowFor years…

Rwanda’s Agricultural Triumphs Unveiled in the 2023 Crop Yields Analysis

Rwanda's bountiful harvests paint a vivid picture of agricultural prosperity in 2023, as detailed in the Seasonal Agricultural Survey 2023…

Rwanda’s Revolutionary Fertilizer Plant Set to Transform Agriculture

Rwanda has unveiled a state-of-the-art fertiliser blending factory in Bugesera. Launched on December 20, this visionary initiative, led by the…

Rwanda Seeds Growth with $2M Agritech Support Facility

Rwanda has unveiled a $2 million funding initiative aimed at providing financial and technical support to agritech startups. The Hanga…

Battling El Niño: Zimbabwe’s Livestock Faces Threat Amid Drought Conditions

The ominous shadow of El Niño looms large over Zimbabwe, as the country grapples with the severe repercussions of an…

Rwanda’s Solar-Powered Revolution: A Beacon of Sustainability Amid COP28 Climate Talks

In a resolute move towards environmental sustainability and resilience against climate challenges, Rwanda is taking significant strides to phase out…

Empowering Women for Climate Resilience: Rwanda’s Call to Action at COP28

As the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) unfolds in Dubai, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, passionately advocates…

Empowering Zimbabwean Agriculture: Ama Registers 2 Million Farmers Amid El Niño Challenges

In a proactive move to bolster the agricultural sector against the looming El Niño-induced drought, the Agricultural Marketing Authority (Ama)…

Empowering Zimbabwean Agriculture: BVTA’s Training Revolutionizes Smallholder Farming Strategies

In a significant stride towards empowering smallholder farmers, the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) recently conducted a transformative workshop…

Rwanda’s Wetland Wealth: Bugesera District’s Plea for Investment to Unlock 90% Potential

Nestled in the heart of Bugesera District lies a hidden treasure trove—nine lakes, three rivers, and an abundance of marshlands.…

Cultivating Tomorrow: MINAGRI and FAO Introduce Innovative Policy Learning Programme for Sustainable Food Systems in Rwanda

In a pioneering effort to propel sustainable agriculture and food systems, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and…

Takunda Program: Cultivating Climate-Smart Agriculture Resilience for Sustainable Futures

In a bold initiative to fortify the agricultural sector against the impacts of climate change, stakeholders have unveiled the Takunda…

FAO’s Fruit Tree Planting Project Takes Root in Kigali Schools

In a significant stride toward fostering sustainable agriculture and addressing food security challenges in Rwanda, the Food and Agriculture Organization…