Stakeholders from Benin and across Africa are organising a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country. The consortium includes the Government of Benin, Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) of the African Development Bank, Building an…
With climate change disrupting weather patterns and jeopardizing food security, scientists are equipping themselves with the knowledge and skills to leverage advanced crop models and climate data. These models act as digital simulations, allowing researchers to assess potential climate impacts…
In the heartland of Basona Werana District in Ethiopia, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) of Ethiopia…
Agrolearn has concluded plans to launch its highly anticipated event that will empower agripreneurs and drive sustainable agricultural practices, in the bid to transform the industry by providing access to quality education, practical skills, and employment opportunities. The hybrid launch…
The Liberian Government will be supporting farmers as they increase climate resilient food production following the approval of $5.12 million grant from the African Development Bank (AFDB) in its Emergency Food Production Program in the country. The grant became necessary…
One of the world’s leading food and beverage production company, Nestlé, is partnering with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate the transformation of food systems in Africa, as a way of strengthening the continent’s food security and building greater…
The Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated regional offices and hostels for the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Abuja. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Chief Information Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural…
Horticulture, an aspect of agriculture practiced by millions of youths across Africa, has helped with improving the livelihoods of a vast majority living in poverty and struggling to find employment. The continent hosts the world’s youngest population of around 200…
With agriculture accounting for about 20% of GDP in the Republic of Benin, and employing over 50% of the workforce (aged 15-64) according to statistics, various initiatives have been implemented to promote youth in agribusiness in the country. However, there…
The dynamics of youth employment in developing countries are often determined by factors that vary from one country to the other ranging from economic conditions to government policies. Understanding these dynamics has continued to attract the interest of research over…
