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Africa’s Sugar Industry Cannot Afford another Fertiliser Shock

Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa From Southern Africa’s established cane belts to expanding sugar industries elsewhere on the continent, fertiliser volatility is becoming a strategic risk to cane supply, out grower incomes and mill performance. The regional footprint of ABF Sugar spanning Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda Somdia through west and central Africa including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Chad and the Republic of Congo reveal how…

Rwanda on the Brink of Agricultural Triumph: Surpassing the $1 Billion Export Milestone

Rwanda stands poised to achieve a groundbreaking agricultural export target of $1 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. The CEO…

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…