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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Uganda Endorses National Feed and Fodder Data Dashboard for April Go Live

The Minister fully endorsed the national feed and fodder dashboard and expressed strong interest in its rapid deployment as a core decision-support tool for the sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in collaboration with AU‑IBAR’s Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project, has taken a major step towards operationalizing Uganda’s Feed and Fodder Data Ecosystem. This follows a high-level technical workshop and ministerial briefing held in Kampala from 9–11 March 2026,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles Participates in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting in Pretoria

The Council of Ministers was preceded by the Standing Committee of Senior Officials, as well as a special meeting of Senior Officials and Experts on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030

Mr. Selby Pillay, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, led the Seychelles delegation at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting held from 12th to 13th March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Ambassador Pillay attended the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Encouragement to exemplary female farmers

The beneficiary farmers, on their part, commending the distribution of chickens at fair prices, expressed readiness to work hard and develop their backyard poultry farming

The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Central Region has provided basic agricultural materials to 7 exemplary female farmers. Ms. Alem Belai, head of the union branch, noted that the program aimed at encouraging exemplary female farmers has been organized from time to time and that the current…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Agriculture and Environment Committees Welcome Authorisation to Dredge Isimangaliso Lake System

The sustainable and equitable future for the system rests on collaboration, transparency, meaningful consultations and the integration of science with lived community experience

The portfolio committees on Agriculture and on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment received briefings from the departments of Agriculture; Land Reform and Rural Development; and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on the dredging in the Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia estuary mouth. Thereafter, the Portfolio…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?

With the right financing, skills development and enabling policies, young entrepreneurs can power a more productive, inclusive and food-secure future for the continent

When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land. Miss that window, and yields fall. Harvest too late, and crops are lost. Across the region, these delays are common; not for lack of labour, but for lack of access to…

Sunbeth Global Concepts
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Sunbeth Global Concepts Raises ₦165.73 Billion as Commercial Paper Offer Is Oversubscribed by 65%

The issuance, which opened to investors on February 27, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026, was structured across three series with tenors of 179 days, 270 days and 364 days

Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (www.Sunbeth.net) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 issuances under its Commercial Paper Programme, raising a total of ₦165.73 billion, significantly exceeding the ₦100 billion initially targeted across the series. The issuance, which opened to investors on February…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Ministry of Agriculture celebrates International Women’s Day

The event featured cultural and artistic programs, as well as the handing over of certificates of recognition to veteran women members of the Ministry who served with commitment

Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch at the Ministry of Agriculture celebrated International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the theme “Our Values – Our Shield” on 5 March. The event was attended by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union…

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 delivers definitive roadmap to turn Africa’s climate ambition into bankable, scalable reality

The summit opened with a focus on innovative finance for nature, exploring green, blue, and wildlife bonds, including the "Rhino Bond" and emerging biodiversity credits

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with a resounding call to action, urging the continent to leverage its digital revolution, transform water financing and redesign agriculture to unlock a sustainable, net-zero future. The four-day platform united over 600 delegates from 42 countries, including global investors, project…

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African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in Africa

The agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $16.61 million grant agreement to launch the third phase of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program (TAAT-III), aimed at scaling climate-resilient food production across the continent. The agreement, signed on 18…

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Konya Agriculture Fair offers a platform connecting agriculture in Türkiye and Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair, taking place on 7–11 April 2026 in Konya, Türkiye’s agricultural capital, positions the country as a strategic trade and technology bridge for MENA’s evolving agricultural needs

As water scarcity, productivity pressure and food security concerns intensify across the Middle East and North Africa, the 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair (www.KonyaAgriculture.com) offers a solution-oriented meeting point for technology, trade and long-term cooperation. Held on 7-11 April 2026 at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Center (https://Tuyap.com.tr/), the event brings together…