Month: October 2025

China-Africa Alliance Drives Agricultural Transformation with Six New Innovation Projects China and Africa have deepened their agricultural partnership through the China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA), which launched a three-year plan (2027–2030) and six major agricultural projects in Addis Ababa. The initiative focuses on technology transfer, capacity building,…

UN’s FAO Applauds Ethiopia’s Remarkable Strides in Food Security and Green Development Ethiopia earned high praise from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its remarkable progress in food security, sustainable development, and environmental initiatives. During a meeting in Rome, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu commended the country’s achievements in…

Galana-Kulalu Revival Marks a New Era for Kenya’s Food Security and Agricultural Self-Sufficiency Kenya’s long-stalled Galana Kulalu irrigation project has finally come to life, marking a major milestone in the country’s food security journey. The revival, led by President William Ruto’s administration, has already seen 1,500 acres under active maize…

Ethiopia Unveils Phytosanitary Strategy to Strengthen Agriculture Yields and Exports Ethiopia has launched its Phytosanitary Capacity Development Strategy (2026–2030) to modernize agriculture and strengthen its resilience against plant pests. Developed with support from FAO and the Standards and Trade Development Facility, the strategy will enhance legislation, infrastructure, capacity building, and…

Ethiopia Opens Post-Harvest Management and Mechanization Center to Reduce Food Loss and Strengthen the Agriculture Sector Ethiopia has launched a Post Harvest Management and Mechanization Center, developed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with Austrian funding, to provide effective and affordable solutions across agricultural value chains. The center…