Agriculture

Ethiopia Unveils INVEST Platform to Boost Oilseed and Sorghum Production Ethiopia introduced its INVEST platform at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, spotlighting major opportunities in both oilseed and sorghum value chains. Backed by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and national experts, the…

Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Exports and Jobs, Signaling Strong Growth in 2025 Kenya’s agriculture sector is showing strong confidence in 2025, with 20% of agricultural firms planning to expand their workforce, up from 16% in May, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s July Market Perceptions Survey. This optimism is…

Sustainable Farming Revives Yields in Ethiopia as Regional Program Strengthens Food Security Ethiopia’s agriculture sector remains the backbone of its economy, contributing 44% of GDP and employing 80% of the population. Despite challenges like land degradation, small landholdings, and limited access to fertilizers, the country has made notable strides, particularly…

Revitalizing Agriculture: Ethiopia’s Strategy for Accelerated Economic Development Ethiopia’s agriculture sector remains the backbone of its economy, contributing 44% of GDP and employing 80% of the population. Despite challenges like land degradation, small landholdings, and limited access to fertilizers, the country has made notable strides, particularly through irrigation based wheat…

Kenya Nears Tariff-Free Deal with China, Opening New Horizons for Farmers Kenya is moving closer to a bilateral trade deal with China that would remove tariffs on key agricultural exports, including tea, coffee, and avocados. President William Ruto announced the agreement in principle on August 6, noting that only the…

Ethiopia Advances Agricultural Innovation with GMO Maize Rollout in Rift Valley After years of research and field trials, Ethiopia is set to begin the commercial rollout of genetically modified (GM) maize in the Rift Valley, targeting drought-prone and pest-affected regions. The move follows the approval of pest- and drought-resistant TELA…