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Rural Reporters Top Weekly Report: Trends in Rural Africa
Jun 1, 2015It’s the beginning of a new week and as part of our tradition, Rural Reporters collates a weekly report on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include are some of our top picks... -
Kenya: The Reality Of Agriculture In Kilifi
May 20, 2015My visit to Kilifi County early April 2015 came with a rude shock. I have been here for four years undertaking my degree studies, and have come to terms with the varying climatic conditions and the areas socio-economic... -
LET’S TALK MONEY; Whats at Stake in the Financing for Development Discussions?
May 19, 2015The International third financing for development discussions are taking place parallel to the post 2015 development agenda discussions. These discussions are set to build upon the 1st and 2nd financing for development frameworks discussed in Monterrey... -
USAID’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Support Programme Leaves Communities Empowered
May 19, 2015By Wallace Mawire The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Zimbabwe Agricultural Income and Employment Development (Zim-AIED) five-year programme that began in October 2010 and will be officially closing at a colourful ceremony to be... -
West African Development Bank is raising XOF115 billion to support the 2014-2015 cotton season in Benin
Feb 20, 2015For the third consecutive year, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) in its capacity as Arranger, is raising funds to support the cotton season in Benin. The Agreement relating thereto was signed by and between Mr. Christian... -
Some Environmental Issues Nigeria Should Be Aware Of… @OlumideIDOWU
Feb 20, 2015By Olumide Idowu Nigeria has an organized system of nature preserves, game reserves, and national parks in addition to a forest management system. But most environment management activities are carried out at the state level. Law... -
Agribusiness: What Every Youth Agripreneurs In Sub-Sahara Africa Should Know
Feb 16, 2015By Akin Olatidoye The dream of a successful and thriving business in agriculture can quickly become a nightmare for most interested young persons. On one hand there are opportunities in a globalized market1 but on... -
Modernization And Its Threat To Agriculture
Dec 22, 2014By Psalmuel Adekunle, Alice Ajakaye The agricultural sector once contributed up to 70% to the GDP but the trend was dwindled by the emergence of petroleum in Nigeria. In recent years, the federal government has made... -
US Govt Partners FG To Improve Cocoa Production
Dec 9, 2014The United States Agency International Development (USAID) has announced that it is supporting the efforts of the Government of Nigeria and its Agricultural Transformation Agenda to take a demand-driven approach to the development of the Nigerian... -
WORLD FOOD DAY 2014: FAMILY FARMING, NOURISHING THE WORLD
Oct 16, 2014By Jose Graziano da Silva (FAO Director General) The fight against hunger forges ahead around the world, but with about 805 million people who still do not have enough to eat, a lot more still...