Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has warned of animal stress before being slaughtered which leads to low-quality meat. According to Gaspard Simbarikure, Veterinary Hygiene and Quarantine Specialist at RICA, poor conditions before an animal goes into slaughter can affect the quality of meat. Discussing the importance of safety and the need for […]
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South West Ethiopia Coffee, Tea and Spices Authority stated that it has planned to deliver over 7,000 tons of tea product to central market this budget year. Authority Director General Astra Mekuria told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that some 7,026 tons of tea products has been incorporated in the plan to be supplied to […]
ARUSHA: FORMER Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn has pledged to support government efforts to revive a multi-million-dollar flower industry, offering a ray of hope to the Arusha population. During the hey-days, the flower industry in Arusha used to bring in 24.4 million US dollars in export value, per annum, more than 4,000 jobs to locals, […]
Precious Manomamo Herald Reporter AT least 49 cattle died last week from the effects of poor pastures and rainfall induced by the El Niño in Midlands, Masvingo, Matabeleland North and South bringing the number of cattle that have succumbed to the effects of El Niño in the past year to 9 875. The rains now […]
A recently established Incident Response Team in Seychelles has introduced measures to control the spread of a beetle feeding on golden apples in the country. The beetle, which agricultural officials have preliminary identified as Podontia quatuordecimpunctata, commonly known as leaf beetle, was first seen in the Bel Air area on the main island of Mahe. […]
Nyeri — Coffee farmers in Nyeri have demanded the immediate implementation of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) for their produce as promised by President William Ruto’s campaign in 2022. The farmers joined by local leaders said it was time the Kenya Kwanza administration delivered on its promise to reward them for turning out to vote for […]
Government is introducing mega fish farms where fish farmers will be learning modern fish farming techniques. Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Michael Usi said the country’s model fish mega farm will be at Kasinthula in Chikwawa where fish farmers will be visiting to learn various fish farming skills. Usi said this on Tuesday […]
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Tanzania: Samia Uplifts Cloves Growers
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has affirmed that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to unlocking market opportunities for cloves. Gracing the inauguration of the Karafuu Investment House of Zanzibar State Trade Cooperation (ZSTC) in the Pemba Islands yesterday, President Samia urged farmers to enhance their production levels while maintaining the high quality of […]
Nairobi — Kenya is looking to increase coffee production by 49,000 metric tons (MT), highlighting the state’s ambition to revive the sub-sector. Currently, the country produces 51,000 metric tons (MT) of coffee annually. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said yesterday that William Ruto’s administration seeks to achieve the above by 2025. “Recognizing the pivotal role of […]
TANZANIA: Tanzania has been mentioned as the second largest producer of Tobacco in Africa for the year 2022/2023. Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe made the statement on his X account (initially Twitter) adding that the country’s production of the crop has increased from 50,000 tonnes to 122,858 tonnes in 2023/2024. He further said that reaching […]
Nairobi — A flower exporting company, Packed at Source (PASA), has opened up a flower packaging facility for export at Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) in Nairobi. PASA, which is a subsidiary of the Dutch Flower Group, announced that the new facility will also serve as a hub for Africa. Through the unit, fresh cut-flower bouquets […]
Nairobi — The wake of the El Niño floods tragically led to the loss of 174 lives, including 133 adults and 41 children with the government ramping up efforts to reduce the number of displaced households. There has been a significant decrease in the number of displaced households from the initial 170 camps hosting 109,179 […]
By James Muonwa l Mashonaland West Correspondent THE Department of Veterinary Services has put farmers on high alert following an anthrax outbreak that has reportedly claimed 36 cattle in hotspot districts, so far. The latest outbreak in both Zimbabwe and Zambia has been traced to hippopotamuses from Kariba and the Zambezi basin. Acting chief director […]
Sumbe — The Coffee Reprocessing Factory-JMV Ltd located in Sumbe, central province of Cuanza Sul, exported 18 tons of Coffee to Europe today, Thursday, through the Commercial Port of Lobito. According to information from the owner, José Manuel Ventura, speaking to ANGOP, this is the first export carried out as a result of investment from […]
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said more than 2 billion coffee seedlings, half a billion fruit seedlings and 400 million tea plants are under preparation for the next planting season with improved focus. The premier said on X, former twitter, that over the past year, more than 2 billion coffee seedlings, more than […]
The Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) has called for proper implementation of the 2024 budget to ensure enhanced growth of the sector. The CAFAN national president, Sunday Onoja, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. Onoja who expressed optimism of the sector’s growth in 2024 […]
AGRICULTURE Minister Anxious Masuka has revealed plans to evict all those living illegally on state land that includes areas reserved for agriculture. The move follows catastrophic incidences of flooding and drowning recorded on illegal settlements in the south of the capital Harare since rains started pounding Zimbabwe. 59 houses in Kuwadzana’s Paddock area and Budiriro […]
Farmers in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the handover of 17 Nguni cattle bulls as part of the Livestock Production Improvement Scheme (LPIS). The handover was recently officiated by the Eastern Cape MEC of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Nonkqubela Pieters. The provincial Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) is driving the commercialisation […]