insert_link Africa Sudan’s catastrophe: farmers could offer quick post-war recovery, if peace is found By Khalid Siddig, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; James Thurlow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; Josée Randriamamonjy, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; Mariam Raouf, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) , and Mosab Ahmed, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) More than a year of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has weakened the country’s fragile […] todayAugust 13, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Farmers union calls for government support in Zambezi region The Chairperson of the Likwama Farmers Union, Alfred Chilinda has urged the government to provide seeds to rural farmers in the Zambezi region. Chilinda has called for a larger budget allocation to the agriculture sector to support struggling farmers. todayMay 14, 2024 83
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council Tackles Livestock Roaming Concerns Amid Resident Complaints In Khorixas,the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing issue. todayApril 22, 2024 45
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Livestock Farming Concerns in Khorixas: Insights from Simson Mario /Ochurub, PR Officer of Khorixas Town Council Livestock farming is an integral part of many rural communities, but when it encroaches upon urban areas, it can pose significant challenges. In Khorixas, the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing issue. […] todayApril 22, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics Agri-Focus – 26 March 2024 Hanks Saisai provides an update on the state of the agriculture sector. https://iono.fm/e/1419742 todayMarch 27, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics Costly mistakes to avoid as a Namibian farmer By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry, Agribank Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life. It is important to note that the journey of a farmer requires hard work, determination, dedication, and a sense of innovation. One must always be aware of common mistakes that are […] todayMarch 26, 2024 64
insert_link Africa Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers By Michael E Odijie, UCL A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is significant concern about the impact on the prices of chocolate and the livelihood of farmers. Cocoa researcher Michael Odijie explains […] todayMarch 20, 2024 9
insert_link Environment Nile Basin farmers grow food forests to restore wetlands and bring back a turtle By David Njagi via Mongabay In the 44 years Naomi Rita Sitati has lived in Bukirimo village in western Kenya, she has known only one system of farming, which her community has depended on for generations. Cultivating sugarcane as the only crop in large plots is a common practice in the region, which is part of the larger Nile Basin, and Sitati was happy with it. Apart from creating jobs for […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 29
insert_link Videos Food security ‘vital part of national security’, Sunak tells farmers Rishi Sunak has told farmers that food security is a vital part of national security as he set out support for the sector. Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference, the Prime Minister outlined a doubling of the amount going to technology and innovation schemes such as robotics, roof-top solar and agricultural research, to £220 million, helping farmers to increase productivity. The money is part of the Government’s […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 8