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Restoring land and livelihoods with beekeeping in Tanzania

In northern Tanzania, recurring drought in recent years caused by climate change has put p...

In northern Tanzania, recurring drought in recent years caused by climate change has put pressure on communities who make their livelihoods by keeping cattle...

Zimbabwean Farmers Turn to Agroecology to Feed Their Families

When Nelson Mudzingwa arrived in the Shashe farming area in Mashava in Masvingo, about 294 kilometres from the capital Harare, in the early 2000s, the land was barren, with no hope that the soils could be suitable for farming.

Africa's Pulse

Africa’s Pulse is a biannual publication containing an analysis of the near-term macroeconomic outlook for the region, published around the World Bank / IMF Spring and Annual meetings, respectively in April and October.

Blockchain technology lets East African farmers sell globally

African farmers may be on the cusp of an agricultural breakthrough, but they need to prove sustainable practices. Blockchain tech could help.

Africa's agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse

*Stephen Pickup, Head of Agriculture at Traditum Private Equity, co-authored this publication. US$1 trillion Africa’s food and agriculture market could increase from US$280 billion a year in 2023 to US$1 trillion by 2030 Source: African Development Bank

Meet ‘Queen Bee,’ The Zimbabwean woman empowering thousands of women in beekeeping, agribusiness - NewZimbabwe.com

Spread This NewsBy Capital FM NAIVASHA, Kenya – In her country Zimbabwe, Jacquie Gowe is nicknamed ‘Queen Bee’. A coincidence since she comes from a tribe that is known for loving “sweet and sophisticated things,” in Maungwe. Her nickname, Queen Bee, was derived from her daily job; she keeps bees for a living, as well

Kenyan Farmer Wants Activists To Experience Agriculture Without Fossil Fuels

Frustrated with activists and world leaders telling African countries not to develop with coal, oil and gas, a farmer in Kenya told Cowboy State Daily that he's offering an internship to educate people on life without fossil fuels.

Ghana’s Lake Volta tilapia farming leader eyes a new growth curve - Responsible Seafood Advocate

Francisco Murillo discusses how Tropo Farms is modernizing tilapia farming in sub-Saharan Africa and building the Volta Catch brand in Ghana.

Types of Farming Systems in Africa

The people of Africa have been farming since time immemorial, both for subsistence and income generation. Because the regions of Africa have different climates that support specific crops, several …