On 11th October 2018, the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) hosted a Grain and Pulses Conclave in Meru County Under the theme “Grans & Pulses For Food Security, Nutrition & Prosperity”. The Meru edition marked a series of conclaves that The Council has aimed at promoting the production and consumption of pulses in several Kenyan … Read more
La Voix du Paysan Congolais covers EAGC public private sector dialogue in DRC n Read more
Rumphi, November 23, 2018: Agricultural extension workers and lead farmers in Rumphi have been challenged to adopt the re-introduced local technologies as one of mitigation measures in tackling adverse effects of climate change. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Dr Horace Phiri made the call on the sidelines … Read more
Agriculture can provide jobs to Uganda’s unemployed youth if well harnessed, according to the twelfth Uganda Economic Update published today by the World Bank. The report, “Developing Uganda’s Agri-Food System for Inclusive Economic Growth,” notes that the sector’s economic contribution extends well beyond the production sector into the wider food system, including related processing, manufacturing, … Read more
MAIZE production in various parts of Tanga Region more than doubled during last year after farmers adopted modern farming, thanks to joint government and stakeholders’ promotion initiatives. One of such stakeholders is Farm Radio International (FRI), a nongovernmental organisation, which works to deliver effective programmes to serve small-scale farmers through radio programmes. FRI is implementing … Read more