May 7, 2020 TONY BLAIR, AGNES KALIBATA Protecting food supply chains is the key missing component of an effective COVID-19 strategy. Global partnerships – particularly among the Continue Reading
In this interview, Dr. Kalibata discussed the effects of COVID-19 and how to mitigate the disruption of our Food Systems but most importantly creating a Continue Reading
For Mwatitha Brainati, 39, a mother of four from Mkukhi Village, Traditional Authority Kalonga in Salima District, farming is an occupation she vows to continue Continue Reading
Invasion of desert locusts, civil conflicts in parts of the West African region, and the global outbreak of COVID-19 pause a huge threat to Africa’s Continue Reading
Despite the lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19, Rwanda has not witnessed disruption in the supply of seeds to farmers, according to the Ministry Continue Reading
To the South Sudanese, sorghum is the closest to the king of crops. Its flour is used to make Kisra, flat bread made from sorghum flour and the most important meal for many communities. The flour is also used to make Asseeda – popular Sudanese porridge. Sorghum can be grown in a wide range […]
Weyzero Weletebrehan Berhe is a 53-year-old farmer living in the northern Ethiopian Tigray Region. She lives in a small rural area called Lesaleso. The northern part of Ethiopia gets minimal rainfall and since virtually all theagricultural practices are dependent on rain, it is difficult to make a living as a farmer. After her husband died […]
Mama Mbwilo is a Hub Agro dealer located Sumbawanga Municipal in Rukwa Region, Tanzania. She started the business with a working capital of USD $2,202 and her business has grown up to almost USD $110,132 which helps her to serve majority number of small holders in both rural and urban areas of Sumbawanga region. Mama […]
Fátima Bolacha is a 53 years old widow who had to take care of four children. Today she is a well-established business woman based in Ribáuè district, where she runs her small milling company. She is operating formally since 2011 and currently employs 5 full-time workers, with additional seasonal workers hired during the commercialization period. […]