• Latest
Kenya's government is seeking ways of collaborating to ensure the country's food security. Photo: Wikmedia Commons/Supplied

Kenyan government seeks collaboration to achieve food security

24 Jan 2022
Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030. Photo: Supplied

Water security: Panel unveils 3 pathways to 2030

23 Mar 2023
Thoko Didiza, the agriculture, land reform and rural development minister in South Africa. Photo: Supplied

SA hosts symposium to boost honey processing

23 Mar 2023
Seeds of change: Eritrea’s updated seed policy paves the way for improved food security and a brighter future for its people. Photo: Supplied

Eritrea revamps seed policy to boost food security

21 Mar 2023
From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

21 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe takes stock of its achievements against targets to mainstream biodiversity in agriculture, leaving no one behind. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Zim includes biodiversity into agricultural practices

17 Mar 2023
With power cuts in South Africa threatening food security, infrastructure, and communication networks, experts have called for increased private sector investment in renewable energy projects. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Power cuts: Private sector urged to go green

14 Mar 2023
Small-scale fishers and fish processors make up a large share of the workers in Tanzania’s sardine, sprat and perch fisheries on its Lake Tanganyika. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Tanzania’s women fish processors face new future

13 Mar 2023
AfCFTA: Many women producers, processors and traders in the agri-food sector in Africa face challenges when working in the informal sector, complying with legal requirements, and accessing market information, training, and finance, among other issues. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Women in agri-food sector leverage off AfCFTA

13 Mar 2023
The World Bank has released a report calling on the Central African Republic to prioritize reforms and investment in its agriculture sector to improve economic growth and reduce poverty. Photo: Supplied/Ricci Shryock/AFD/WFP

‘Transform agri for growth in CAR’ – World Bank

12 Mar 2023
Rainfall as a fundamental factor in agriculture is highly heterogeneous and unpredictable, and sadly its occurrence is beyond human control in as much as it is required in moderate amounts, argues agronomist Hamond Motsi. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Excessive rainfall threatens crop yields in Zim

9 Mar 2023
Farmer Nima Elmassad, from Sudan’s Um Naam Um village, says climate change has devastated her fields. Photo: UNEP/Lisa Murray

Sudan’s water crisis: Women fight back

3 Mar 2023
Farmers from Uganda’s Nakasongola district are seeking parliament’s intervention in a case where they say the National Forest Authority has blocked them from accessing nine public water dams. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Ugandan farmers cry foul over water access

3 Mar 2023
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP!
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
No Result
View All Result
Food For Afrika
  • Home
  • Agri News
    • All
    • Agri Politics
    • Business
    • Development
    • Markets
    • Trade
    Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030. Photo: Supplied

    Water security: Panel unveils 3 pathways to 2030

    Thoko Didiza, the agriculture, land reform and rural development minister in South Africa. Photo: Supplied

    SA hosts symposium to boost honey processing

    Seeds of change: Eritrea’s updated seed policy paves the way for improved food security and a brighter future for its people. Photo: Supplied

    Eritrea revamps seed policy to boost food security

    From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

    Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

    Zimbabwe takes stock of its achievements against targets to mainstream biodiversity in agriculture, leaving no one behind. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Zim includes biodiversity into agricultural practices

    With power cuts in South Africa threatening food security, infrastructure, and communication networks, experts have called for increased private sector investment in renewable energy projects. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Power cuts: Private sector urged to go green

    Small-scale fishers and fish processors make up a large share of the workers in Tanzania’s sardine, sprat and perch fisheries on its Lake Tanganyika. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Tanzania’s women fish processors face new future

    AfCFTA: Many women producers, processors and traders in the agri-food sector in Africa face challenges when working in the informal sector, complying with legal requirements, and accessing market information, training, and finance, among other issues. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Women in agri-food sector leverage off AfCFTA

    The World Bank has released a report calling on the Central African Republic to prioritize reforms and investment in its agriculture sector to improve economic growth and reduce poverty. Photo: Supplied/Ricci Shryock/AFD/WFP

    ‘Transform agri for growth in CAR’ – World Bank

  • Changemakers
    • All
    • Agribusiness
    • Agripreneurs
    • Farmers
    • Innovation
    From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

    Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

    Namibia's Popular Democratic Movement party has tabled a motion of insurance for farmers, that will compensate for the loss of livestock due to conflict with wildlife. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

    Computer model to ease farmer-wildlife conflict

    It started with a handful of trees on her family farm. Today Wezi Mzumara is breaking new ground as a woman chocolate maker in Malawi. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Meet Malawian chocolate maker Wezi Mzumara

    Nature-based biopesticides are now offering a safer alternative to locust control. ©FAO/Ismail Taxta/Arete

    Locusts: How Somalia became biopesticides leader

    The award-winning Nigerian farmer Samson Ogbole, who did not initially want to be a farmer, incorporates technology, science and agriculture to end hunger.

    Meet ‘Farmer Samson’, biochemist and soilless farmer

    What started as an informal Facebook group has become a vibrant online market community in East Africa called Mkulima Young.

    East Africa’s vibrant digital one-stop for farmers

    Greenify Global, a youth environmental conservation movement, works in schools in Zomba, Malawi, teaching children and creating food gardens according to permaculture principles. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Malawi permaculture project teaches earth care

    Woman Farmer Kerotse Lekabe (middle) with her workers in Pella, North West, where she farms with vegetables on six hectares of land. Photo- Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Woman farmer’s drive builds family business

    Support to improve women land ownership delivers life-changing benefits for women farmers in Tanzania, like Mariam Tungu, from Singida’s Ikungi district in central Tanzania. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Women land ownership changes destinies

  • Food Security
    • All
    • Climate Change
    • Crops
    • Food Trends
    • Logistics
    Climate change: A total of 27% of children in South Africa are stunted. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Climate change ‘a daily reality’ for Africans

    Cop27: Zambian farmer Esther Zulu was born in Nyimba district in the eastern part of Zambia. She currently lives and farms on property inherited from her parents, both of whom were farmers. Photo: Supplied/AICCRA

    Cop27: Zambian farmer demands food systems change

    With heavier and unpredictable rainfall and tides encroaching on coastal cities, the risk of flooding is becoming more prevalent. Through an FAO project, local communities in Quelimane, Mozambique have restored 1.6 hectares of mangroves to prevent flooding and soil erosion. Photo: Supplied/Mani Tese/Leonel Raimo

    Green city living changes Africa’s urban landscape

    Perennial rice being harvested near Lake Victoria in Uganda. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Perennial rice could boost food security in Africa

    The global FoodTech Challenge is looking to reward 4 agritech or foodtech companies working to address food security challenges. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    FoodTech Challenge: 3 African startups shortlisted

    30-year-old farmer Nerudo Mregi is transforming the face of farming by applying technology and artificial intelligence. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Welcome to agri’s future of drones, robots and IoT

    Farmer Japeth Owidi makes use of a solar-powered pump to ease the labour-intensive strain of farming. Photo: Supplied/FuturePump

    COP27: Small-scale farmers belong at the table

    Insect-rearing requires minimal access to land and feed, providing income and livelihood opportunities for many in rural and urban communities. Left/top: Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano

    World ‘worms’ up to edible insects

    Hunger and malnutrition in the Lake Chad Basin have reached alarming levels this year, driven by Boko Haram terrorism and the effects of climate change.

    Hunger, terrorism stalks Lake Chad Basin

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food Health
    • Trends
    A picture featuring George Chiwedzerero, who left Zimbabwe for South Africa and was not heard from for two decades.

    Missing migrants project helps families find peace

    The general impression of Zanzibar when approached from the mainland is of a long, low island with small ridges along its central north–south axis. Coconut palms and other vegetation cover the land surface. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Here’s how farming transformed Zanzibar’s coastline

    Saponins also work against bacteria and fungi. Some bacteria have an external membrane that protects their genetic material. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Southern Africa’s soapy plants can improve hand hygiene

    There are a number of flowering plants that we do not often recognise the holistic health benefits of, such as okra, kalanchoe and periwinkle flowers. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Healing with the help of Africa’s indigenous plants

    Burger King is one of many fast food franchises that is introducing more plant-based meals. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Burger King, KFC explore more veggie options

    Cassava is one of the continent's food staples. Here is a history on the root veg and its humble beginnings. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Cassava, a staple crop that sustains a continent

    Herbal remedies are commonplace in Uganda; testing these scientifically is a good way to ensure they’re safe and effective. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Herbal skin treatments in Uganda get a scientific boost

    Researchers believe that Rwanda's soft drink tax can be better used to boost public health by targeting sugar content. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Sugar tax might curb rise in obesity, diabetes in Rwanda

    Lebanese farmers have shirked using chemicals during the goring process and are realising their produce is healthy regardless. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Lebanese potato farmers find that less is more

  • Home
  • Agri News
    • All
    • Agri Politics
    • Business
    • Development
    • Markets
    • Trade
    Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030. Photo: Supplied

    Water security: Panel unveils 3 pathways to 2030

    Thoko Didiza, the agriculture, land reform and rural development minister in South Africa. Photo: Supplied

    SA hosts symposium to boost honey processing

    Seeds of change: Eritrea’s updated seed policy paves the way for improved food security and a brighter future for its people. Photo: Supplied

    Eritrea revamps seed policy to boost food security

    From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

    Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

    Zimbabwe takes stock of its achievements against targets to mainstream biodiversity in agriculture, leaving no one behind. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Zim includes biodiversity into agricultural practices

    With power cuts in South Africa threatening food security, infrastructure, and communication networks, experts have called for increased private sector investment in renewable energy projects. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Power cuts: Private sector urged to go green

    Small-scale fishers and fish processors make up a large share of the workers in Tanzania’s sardine, sprat and perch fisheries on its Lake Tanganyika. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Tanzania’s women fish processors face new future

    AfCFTA: Many women producers, processors and traders in the agri-food sector in Africa face challenges when working in the informal sector, complying with legal requirements, and accessing market information, training, and finance, among other issues. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Women in agri-food sector leverage off AfCFTA

    The World Bank has released a report calling on the Central African Republic to prioritize reforms and investment in its agriculture sector to improve economic growth and reduce poverty. Photo: Supplied/Ricci Shryock/AFD/WFP

    ‘Transform agri for growth in CAR’ – World Bank

  • Changemakers
    • All
    • Agribusiness
    • Agripreneurs
    • Farmers
    • Innovation
    From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

    Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

    Namibia's Popular Democratic Movement party has tabled a motion of insurance for farmers, that will compensate for the loss of livestock due to conflict with wildlife. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

    Computer model to ease farmer-wildlife conflict

    It started with a handful of trees on her family farm. Today Wezi Mzumara is breaking new ground as a woman chocolate maker in Malawi. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Meet Malawian chocolate maker Wezi Mzumara

    Nature-based biopesticides are now offering a safer alternative to locust control. ©FAO/Ismail Taxta/Arete

    Locusts: How Somalia became biopesticides leader

    The award-winning Nigerian farmer Samson Ogbole, who did not initially want to be a farmer, incorporates technology, science and agriculture to end hunger.

    Meet ‘Farmer Samson’, biochemist and soilless farmer

    What started as an informal Facebook group has become a vibrant online market community in East Africa called Mkulima Young.

    East Africa’s vibrant digital one-stop for farmers

    Greenify Global, a youth environmental conservation movement, works in schools in Zomba, Malawi, teaching children and creating food gardens according to permaculture principles. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Malawi permaculture project teaches earth care

    Woman Farmer Kerotse Lekabe (middle) with her workers in Pella, North West, where she farms with vegetables on six hectares of land. Photo- Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Woman farmer’s drive builds family business

    Support to improve women land ownership delivers life-changing benefits for women farmers in Tanzania, like Mariam Tungu, from Singida’s Ikungi district in central Tanzania. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Women land ownership changes destinies

  • Food Security
    • All
    • Climate Change
    • Crops
    • Food Trends
    • Logistics
    Climate change: A total of 27% of children in South Africa are stunted. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Climate change ‘a daily reality’ for Africans

    Cop27: Zambian farmer Esther Zulu was born in Nyimba district in the eastern part of Zambia. She currently lives and farms on property inherited from her parents, both of whom were farmers. Photo: Supplied/AICCRA

    Cop27: Zambian farmer demands food systems change

    With heavier and unpredictable rainfall and tides encroaching on coastal cities, the risk of flooding is becoming more prevalent. Through an FAO project, local communities in Quelimane, Mozambique have restored 1.6 hectares of mangroves to prevent flooding and soil erosion. Photo: Supplied/Mani Tese/Leonel Raimo

    Green city living changes Africa’s urban landscape

    Perennial rice being harvested near Lake Victoria in Uganda. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Perennial rice could boost food security in Africa

    The global FoodTech Challenge is looking to reward 4 agritech or foodtech companies working to address food security challenges. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    FoodTech Challenge: 3 African startups shortlisted

    30-year-old farmer Nerudo Mregi is transforming the face of farming by applying technology and artificial intelligence. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Welcome to agri’s future of drones, robots and IoT

    Farmer Japeth Owidi makes use of a solar-powered pump to ease the labour-intensive strain of farming. Photo: Supplied/FuturePump

    COP27: Small-scale farmers belong at the table

    Insect-rearing requires minimal access to land and feed, providing income and livelihood opportunities for many in rural and urban communities. Left/top: Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano

    World ‘worms’ up to edible insects

    Hunger and malnutrition in the Lake Chad Basin have reached alarming levels this year, driven by Boko Haram terrorism and the effects of climate change.

    Hunger, terrorism stalks Lake Chad Basin

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food Health
    • Trends
    A picture featuring George Chiwedzerero, who left Zimbabwe for South Africa and was not heard from for two decades.

    Missing migrants project helps families find peace

    The general impression of Zanzibar when approached from the mainland is of a long, low island with small ridges along its central north–south axis. Coconut palms and other vegetation cover the land surface. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Here’s how farming transformed Zanzibar’s coastline

    Saponins also work against bacteria and fungi. Some bacteria have an external membrane that protects their genetic material. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Southern Africa’s soapy plants can improve hand hygiene

    There are a number of flowering plants that we do not often recognise the holistic health benefits of, such as okra, kalanchoe and periwinkle flowers. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Healing with the help of Africa’s indigenous plants

    Burger King is one of many fast food franchises that is introducing more plant-based meals. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Burger King, KFC explore more veggie options

    Cassava is one of the continent's food staples. Here is a history on the root veg and its humble beginnings. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Cassava, a staple crop that sustains a continent

    Herbal remedies are commonplace in Uganda; testing these scientifically is a good way to ensure they’re safe and effective. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Herbal skin treatments in Uganda get a scientific boost

    Researchers believe that Rwanda's soft drink tax can be better used to boost public health by targeting sugar content. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Sugar tax might curb rise in obesity, diabetes in Rwanda

    Lebanese farmers have shirked using chemicals during the goring process and are realising their produce is healthy regardless. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

    Lebanese potato farmers find that less is more

No Result
View All Result
Food For Afrika
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT

Kenyan government seeks collaboration to achieve food security

by Lucinda Dordley
24 Jan 2022
in Agri News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
Kenya's government is seeking ways of collaborating to ensure the country's food security. Photo: Wikmedia Commons/Supplied

Kenya's government is seeking ways of collaborating to ensure the country's food security. Photo: Wikmedia Commons/Supplied

The Kenyan national and county governments have pledged to work together with intergovernmental organisations, farmers and private partners to ensure the country’s economic backbone, the agricultural sector, thrives.

Speaking at the fourth Intergovernmental Forum on Agriculture in Mombasa, cabinet secretary for agriculture Peter Munya said the country is still lagging behind in terms of food security. He emphasized the need to improve collaboration in order to achieve a modern agricultural sector that supports 100% food and nutrition security.

ADVERTISEMENT

Munya stated that the change of the sector necessitates the participation of as many stakeholders as possible, as this will allow the sector to reflect on its development.

“We still have some gaps to be filled in order for us to reach our targets. The sector has grappled with drought, locust invasions and the pandemic. Through appropriate and timely intervention we can achieve our goal.”

Cabinet secretary for agriculture Peter Munya

“The United Nations Food System Summit demonstrated our commitment towards achieving food security. I therefore encourage stakeholders to embrace all the outcomes as they assist in our collaboration,” said Munya via a statement.

According to him changes in the way agricultural government subsidies are provided, have been detected as a result of the government’s E-voucher system. He also stated that the government is taking an active role in scaling up data and digital technology to boost agricultural output.

“We also initiated the strategic food reserve reforms through the digital data platforms. From the 3rd IGF, one of the resolutions was to roll out a youth strategy; we have rebranded the 4K clubs for investment and business,” added Munya.

Collaboration will improve agri targets

He complimented the Kenyan president for putting food security as one of the huge four asgendas, which he said was a big step forward in terms of improving the sector. Munya urged the private sector to join the collaboration, stating that there is still much work to be done.

“The key challenges we need to deal with are climate change by putting various interventions and mitigations measures, working with our livestock keepers to change their mindset on how they can manage their animals during drought season, settling the problem of quality fertilizer and animal feeds and making young people interested in agriculture by making it seem like a business,” said Munya.

Dr. James Nyoro, chairman of the Council of Governors’ (COG) Agricultural Committee and Kiambu County Governor, said the counties have agreed to spend at least 10% of their budget on improving food security systems. “The problem is that we have an increase of people living below the poverty line which has caused by lack of growth in agricultural and manufacturing sectors. By putting more money in agriculture, Intra and intergovernmental coordination will help transform the sector,” he said.

ADVERTISEMENT

COG has advised development partners not to favour areas where national and county administrations appear to be competing or duplicating functions, according to Nyoro. COG, according to the governor, is pushing for a fundamental reorganisation of the agriculture sector. He added that the council promotes the transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture systems.

ADVERTISEMENT

ALSO READ: Irresponsible chemical dumping can cost Kenyan farmers their livelihoods

Tags: East Africafood insecurityKenya
Lucinda Dordley

Lucinda Dordley

Next Post
CABI is undertaking a new project, in collaboration with various other centres and agencies, to collate data on East African soil's health. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Project to analyse East Africa's soil will dig deep to improve quality

Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030. Photo: Supplied
Agri News

Water security: Panel unveils 3 pathways to 2030

by Ivor Price
23 Mar 2023
0

An international high-level panel on water investments for Africa releases report outlining pathways to secure $30 billion and achieve water...

Read more
Thoko Didiza, the agriculture, land reform and rural development minister in South Africa. Photo: Supplied

SA hosts symposium to boost honey processing

23 Mar 2023
Seeds of change: Eritrea’s updated seed policy paves the way for improved food security and a brighter future for its people. Photo: Supplied

Eritrea revamps seed policy to boost food security

21 Mar 2023
From rice farmer to agripreneur: Kébè Lamah leads a cooperative of 500 women farmers in Guinea, thanks to the support of the INTEGRA programme. Photo: Supplied

Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

21 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe takes stock of its achievements against targets to mainstream biodiversity in agriculture, leaving no one behind. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Zim includes biodiversity into agricultural practices

17 Mar 2023

Water security: Panel unveils 3 pathways to 2030

SA hosts symposium to boost honey processing

Eritrea revamps seed policy to boost food security

Guinean women farmers thrive with INTEGRA

Zim includes biodiversity into agricultural practices

Power cuts: Private sector urged to go green

Food For Afrika

African farmers and agripreneurs, rise up. FoodForAfrika.com is a continent-wide agriculture publication celebrating sustainable agriculture. We salute the agriculturists who bring food to our tables.

Categories

  • Agri News
  • Agri Politics
  • Agribusiness
  • Agripreneurs
  • Business
  • Changemakers
  • Climate Change
  • Crops
  • Development
  • Farmers
  • Food Health
  • Food Security
  • Food Trends
  • Innovation
  • Lifestyle
  • Logistics
  • Markets
  • Premium
  • Trade
  • Trends
  • Uncategorised

Contact Us

Office: +27 21 879 1824
News: info@foodforafrika.com
Advertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za

Follow Us

  • Home
  • Food Security
  • Agri News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle

© 2022 Farmers For Change Pty (Ltd)

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Food Security
  • Agri News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle

© 2022 Farmers For Change Pty (Ltd)