India-Africa partnership for agricultural development and food security

Amid rising challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and the urgent need for agricultural transformation, the India-Africa partnership in agriculture and food security has become increasingly vital. The two countries have a long history...

Impulsando la Multiplicación de Semillas de Papa de Alta Calidad para la Agricultura Familiar en Uruguay

La papa ocupa un lugar central en el panorama agrícola uruguayo, contribuyendo significativamente a la seguridad alimentaria y la economía del país. Sin embargo, el acceso a semillas de alta calidad sigue siendo un problema. En los últimos años,...

Smallholder farming: Young agritech innovators to receive grants to build resilience

L-R: Carolyn Mwangi, founder/CEO, Kimplanter Seedlings and Nurseries from Kenya; Nana Opoku, CEO, Grow For Me from Ghana; Richies Attai, Co-founder/CEO, Winich Farms from Nigeria, and Maryanne Gichanga, CEO, Agritechs Analytics from Kenya, all...

Canada Deepens Support for Women and Disabled Farmers in Agribusiness through Agrihouse Partnership

By Stanley Senya Accra, June 27, GNA – Global Affairs Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and farmers with disabilities in Ghana’s agricultural sector through continued support for the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership...

UP govt making farmers self-reliant through mushroom farming

In a bid to boost farmers’ income and promote sustainable agriculture, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special campaign to encourage mushroom cultivation across the state. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to...

Integrated Fish-Vegetable Farming Changes Farmer's Fortune in Rangpur

Integrated Fish-Vegetable Farming Changes Farmer's Fortune in Rangpur Photo: BSS By Md Mamun Islam RANGPUR, June 27, 2025 (BSS) - An enthusiastic farmer, Md Abdus Samad, has changed his fortune by cultivating fish in his ponds and vegetables on...

IV Turkic States Agribusiness Forum held in Kyrgyzstan

The 4th Turkic States Agribusiness Forum took place in the city of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, as part of the IV Meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports. The event brought together government...

Nigeria: Gombe govt flags off 2025 farming season, rolls out subsidised fertilisers

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Thursday, flagged off the 2025 farming season with the sales and distribution of the subsidised fertilisers. Inuwa Yahaya announced the procurement of 10,000 tonnes of the input to be sold to...

Nigeria, Brazil sign $1bln deal to boost agriculture and food security

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a $1bn agreement focused on strengthening agriculture and food security in Nigeria. The partnership will deploy mechanised farming equipment, training programmes, and service centres to help transform Nigeria’s...

Artificial Intelligence Will Boost Agricultural Productivity: Rajasthan CM Sharma

(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday emphasised that the state government is committed to transforming Rajasthan into a $350 billion economy through sustained reforms and the adoption of...

Iranian delegation attends Agritec Africa 2025

TEHRAN –Supported by the Prosperity and Innovation Fund, Iranian knowledge-based companies participated in the tenth edition of the Agritec Africa 2025, held at Kenyatta International Exhibition Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. During the three-day event,...

Russia, Turkey agree to continue strengthening cooperation in agricultural sector

MOSCOW, June 27. /TASS/. Russia and Turkey have agreed to continue enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture, according to the protocol of the 19th meeting of the joint Russian-Turkish intergovernmental commission on trade and...

Jordan: Farmers in Irbid receive over $2.8mln in agricultural loans — official

AMMAN — The Irbid branch of the Agricultural Credit Corporation has begun providing interest-free loans to livestock breeders, including those raising sheep, cattle, and camels, according to the branch director, Malik Akour. Akour said the...

Malt from Trnava wins EU protected status, cementing Slovakia's agricultural edge

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia has achieved a new milestone in its food and agricultural sector after Trnavský slad (Trnava malt) received Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)...

Mchunu’s fertile vision turns cow dung into farming gold

Forget what you think you know about farming. Today’s new-era farmers are rewriting the script. Like Thandiwe Mchunu, founder of TMGG Pty Ltd. When Food For Mzansi asked her what she farms with, she laughed and said: “I’m farming with cow dung.”...

Agri-tech firm partners with British Sugar

Senator Abubakar Kyari: Driving Tinubu’s agenda for agricultural renaissance, by Sufuyan Ojeifo

For a nation that once towered as West Africa’s agricultural beacon, Nigeria’s gradual slide into food import dependency was an unheralded catastrophe, largely accepted with a shrug and managed through unsustainable quick fixes. Today, however,...

Scottish Government rolls out £14m Future Farming Investment Scheme

Mairi Gougeon, rural affairs secretary, announced the new scheme at a QMS breakfast briefing held during the Royal Highland Show. She promised upfront grants of up to £20,000 at a 100% grant rate to help farmers invest in efficiency improvements,...

Damascus hosts Agritex Expo 2025 with Arab and international participation

Damascus, SANA – With the participation of 142 companies from Syria, Arab, and foreign countries, the 23rd edition of the Agritex International Exhibition for Agricultural and Veterinary Supplies kicked off on Thursday at the Damascus Fairgrounds....

How shipping containers are shaping urban vertical farming 

Our global food systems are under siege, with climate change, natural disasters disrupting supply chains, and conflicts affecting agriculture in vulnerable regions. Add to that a booming population – set to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 – and...