The Farmer's Journal Africa

Optimistic Outlook for Zimbabwe’s Young Farmers Despite Ongoing Challenges

January 9, 2025

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January 9, 2025

Optimistic Outlook for Zimbabwe’s Young Farmers Despite Ongoing Challenges

Zimbabwe’s young farmers are looking ahead to the 2024-25 agricultural season with renewed optimism, buoyed by favorable rainfall across the…

Cocoa Purchases in Ghana Plummet Amid Election-Related Payment Delays and Financing Shortages

January 8, 2025

Kenyan Tea Industry Thrives on Quality: Higher Prices Amid Production and Export Declines

January 7, 2025

Nigeria Allocates US$85.6M to Agriculture in 2025 Budget: A Leap Towards Sustainable Growth

January 6, 2025

Kenyan Macadamia Farmers Face Mounting Losses as AFA Blocks Export Certifications

January 5, 2025

AfDB Supports Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania with Funds for Improved Fertilizer Access.

June 1, 2023

World Animal Protection Launches #EatLessMeat Campaign: A Call to Reduce Meat Consumption for Animal Welfare, Human Health, and the Planet.

June 9, 2023

Empowering Farmers: Agribusiness Transformation Programme Cultivates Success in South Africa.

June 14, 2023

Wheat Varieties in Africa: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Right Varieties for Successful Cultivation.

June 17, 2023

Impact of Irrigation Frequency on Yield and Quality of Forage Sorghum in Namibia: A Comprehensive Study.

March 4, 2023

Andermatt, Leading Swiss Biological Agricultural Product Manufacturer, Expands into Kenya, Promoting Regenerative Farming Solutions.

June 5, 2023

Soya Beans Market Report: Prices, Production, and Outlook for 2023-Zambia.

March 8, 2023

Optimistic Outlook for Zimbabwe’s Young Farmers Despite Ongoing Challenges

January 9, 2025

Cocoa Purchases in Ghana Plummet Amid Election-Related Payment Delays and Financing Shortages

January 8, 2025

Kenyan Tea Industry Thrives on Quality: Higher Prices Amid Production and Export Declines

January 7, 2025

Nigeria Allocates US$85.6M to Agriculture in 2025 Budget: A Leap Towards Sustainable Growth

January 6, 2025

Kenyan Macadamia Farmers Face Mounting Losses as AFA Blocks Export Certifications

January 5, 2025

Sweet Transformation: Kenya Sugar Board’s New Guide Aims to Revolutionize Sugarcane Farming

December 7, 2024

South Africa’s Deciduous Fruit Industry Leads the Way with Centre of Excellence Against Invasive Pests

December 6, 2024

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