Private sector’s continuous engagement with governments in the six East African Community (EAC) partner states is vital in boosting intra-regional trade, which currently stands at only 20 percent. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the East African Business Council (EABC), Mr Peter Mathuki made the observation in Dar es Salaam yesterday on the sidelines of … Read more
Dear Member , Welcome to the EAGC Wins publication for the year ending December 2018. This is a publication that the EAGC secretariat produces at the end of each calendar year to briefly highlight the key achievements realised by EAGC for the optimum benefit of you our esteemed members. The key areas of member focus … 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