agricultural

Agriculture is undeniably the lifeblood of Africa, weaving its influence through every village and stretching out across the vast savannahs. Whether it’s the age-old traditions held close in family farms or sprawling commercial enterprises, the act of cultivating the land is pivotal. It doesn’t merely feed millions; it powers the economy and has the untapped potential to shape a brighter future. An African proverb notably states, "He who learns, teaches." Agriculture is perhaps Africa’s most profound teacher—a silent…

In an era when global partnerships are not just pivotal but necessary, Somalia cast an eager eye towards Egypt, hoping to forge stronger ties in vital arenas like agriculture. One might wonder: why focus on Egypt? The answer is as profound as it is elementary. Egypt stands as a beacon, with reservoirs of expertise begging to be tapped, particularly within its Ministry of Supply. The promise of sharing this prowess with Somalia lights a path towards a revolutionized food sector. During an engaging dialogue, the shared…

In the bustling village of Goob-weyn, located in the heart of Somalia’s Lower Juba region, a remarkable tale of resilience and entrepreneurship unfolds. Maryan Khalif Digale, a fiercely determined single mother, has risen to become the cornerstone of her family, largely thanks to a budding vegetable business. Picture this: a group of 90 women, their lives uprooted by merciless droughts and ruthless floods, were handed a lifeline. Last October, they received a $500 grant each from Alight and GIZ organizations, designed…

MP Mukhtar Mohamed Guled, helming the Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Livestock, and Marine Resources, brought forth the legislation for its third discussion. As the presiding figure, Speaker Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur, accompanied by Second Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Omar Abshirow, declared the outcome, ushering the bills to the Upper House for further examination. Praising the legislative body's quick adaptability, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, along with Chairman Guled,…

In Somalia's Bay Territory, Hunger Sparks New Disputes A Somali woman traverses the parched and barren lands of Bay, where ongoing strife alongside climatic shifts have crippled farming activities, leaving communities with little choice but to lean on humanitarian relief. (Credit: Islamic Relief/SIDA) Mogadishu (AX) — According to a detailed examination by Islamic Relief Somalia, the scarcity of food is exacerbating unrest in the Bay region. Various calamities, including prolonged dry spells, deluges, alongside relentless…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Galdogob, Mudug, a swarm of young folks are leveraging advanced agricultural tactics to flip the script on poverty and fight back against brutal drought conditions. These youngsters are scoring steady gigs by honing their skills in greenhouse farming and irrigation systems, giving their financially-pinched families a much-needed lifeline. Take Abdifatah Amin Khalif, a prime example of this turnaround. Raking in $30 a day from working on a duo of farms, he's able to send a solid $100 to $200…

In Senegal, the agricultural sector employs about 60% of the working population. But does it attract young people, especially those affected by unemployment? In the river valley, the organizers of the first international agricultural fair in the north, which was held last weekend at the Diamadammen, on the Mauritanian border, want to believe it.…

A high-level dialogue on the theme "Feeding Africa, leadership to scale up successful innovations". takes place over two days and ends today, at the initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Fida). The idea of ​​organizing this forum, which is held by video conference, arose from an observation: 246 million Africans suffer from food insecurity and this number continues to increase. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of food…

It was one of many guarantees of his "financial revolution": President Nana Akufo-Addo, in energy for 4 years, wished to industrialize the Ghanaian economic system. Between 2016 and 2019, the trade famous a development of greater than 10%. However a lot stays to be finished. Report from Casa de Ropa, one in every of Ghana's few candy potato farms.…