Ethiopia to resume teff exports after ban lifted

Bimini1002015-06-15T20:33:29-05:00

The Ethiopian government plans to lift ban on the export of local gluten-free grain teff Ethiopia to resume teff exports after ban lifted Teff is indigenous to Ethiopia, and is high in protein, amino acids, calcium and iron. It is understood that the indigenous Ethiopian grain could follow in the footsteps of its South American counterpart, quinoa, in becoming the next superfood. Teff seeds are high in protein, amino acids, calcium and iron, and low in saturated fat, prompting interest from health [...]

June 15, 2015 Uncategorized Comments OffRead more...

World Bank extends loan for Ethiopian agriculture

Bimini1002015-06-15T20:38:19-05:00

The World Bank has extended a US$350mn loan for the development of the farming sector in Ethiopia World Bank extends loan for Ethiopian agriculture The Ethiopian farming sector suffers from various problems, including poor access to markets. The agreement, which was signed late last week by Ethiopian economic development minister Ahmed Shide and the World Bank’s Ethiopia director Guang Z. Chenon, will see additional funds channelled to various projects, following the successful first phase of the country’s Growth and Transformation Plan. Ahmed [...]

June 10, 2015 Uncategorized Comments OffRead more...

Antibiotic alternative wins Africa innovation prize

Bimini1002015-06-15T20:32:53-05:00

The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2015 has been awarded to Moroccan researcher Adnane Remmal Remmal won the US$100,000 grand prize at the event, hosted by the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) in Skhirat, Morocco this week, for his antibiotic alternative for livestock farmers. The patented all-natural anti-microbial formula reduces health hazards in livestock and prevents the transmission of multi-resistant bacteria and carcinogens to humans through consumption of milk, eggs and meat. “My innovation provides farmers with solutions to improve their production,” said [...]

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Mobile phones to boost productivity and incomes of 30,000 Tanzanian farmers

Bimini1002015-06-15T20:31:20-05:00

Vodafone Group, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and not-for-profit organisation TechnoServe has announced it has signed an agreement to deploy mobile technology to increase the productivity of thousands of low-income, smallholder farmers in Tanzania Under the agreement between the CFA, agribusiness Olam International and Vodacom Tanzania, around 30,000 of Olam’s coffee, cotton and cocoa smallholder farmers in Tanzania will receive farming advice via text message, stated Vodacom Tanzania. According to the company, notifications will also be sent out about [...]

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JD 4730 SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER – the most productive 800 gallon sprayer John Deere ever built

Bimini1002015-06-01T16:39:02-05:00

  The 4730 Self-Propelled Sprayer is designed for commercial applicators and farmers, who require higher application speeds and precision, enjoy operating comfort and smooth ride and prefer ease of use in all cropping situations. The latest addition to our store is: https://store.tractorexport.com/index.php/john-deere-4730-sprayers-self-propelled.html       JD 4730’s innovative standard features include: A single operator interface with the GreenStar™ GS2 2600 Display, which comes pre-loaded with GreenStar Basics Software and Parallel Tracking Auto Air Spring Leveling System for unparalleled ride quality and more uniform spray coverage 245-hp PowerTech™ Plus [...]

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UNDP supports Kenyan farmers through climate change project

Bimini1002015-05-22T21:28:21-05:00

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in conjunction with the Kenyan government has launched a US$4.2mn project in arid and semi-arid regions to boost crop and animal production in the wake of severe effects of climate change. The government has distributed 57 Galla goats, 17 dairy goats and 100 beehives to local beneficiaries in the sub-county. “This project will help reclaim dry land for crop and animal husbandry by addressing land degradation. This will increase the size of arable land [...]

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Rwandan farmers get solar grain dryers from WFP

Bimini1002015-05-13T10:10:30-05:00

UN’s food assistance branch World Food Programme (WFP) has donated 60 solar grain dryers worth US$39,104.64 to smallholder farmers in Rwanda The solar grain dryers will help to strengthen capacity to quickly and adequately dry agricultural produce. (Image source: Gates Foundation/Flickr) According to WFP, the Grain-Pro Collapsible Dryer Cases have ventilation fans, which are powered by either solar energy or grid power. Gustave Nshimiyimana, head of Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture, said, “Farmers have to keep quality produce for a long time until [...]

May 27, 2015 Uncategorized Comments OffRead more...

Farmers lobby calls for Kenya agriculture policy change

Bimini1002015-05-13T10:08:25-05:00

Representatives of the Kenyan agricultural sector have called for a review of government policy  AIN claims that the current draft policy risks damaging the agricultural sector if not amended. (Image source: CIAT/Flickr) The Agricultural Industry Network (AIN), which represents more than 40 member organisations from across the value chain, claimed that neither the public nor key industry players were properly consulted on current plans. The policy is still in the draft stage and is yet to be debated and approved by the [...]

May 25, 2015 Uncategorized Comments OffRead more...

African food demand to rise 60 per cent by 2030

Bimini1002015-06-15T18:21:49-05:00

Demand for food in sub-Saharan Africa will rise by 60 per cent by 2030, according to the World Bank World Bank president Jim Yong Kim said countries should invest in climate-smart agriculture. A report by the group, entitled ‘Ending Poverty and Hunger by 2030: An Agenda for the Global Food System’ called for pre-emptive action from governments across the continent to increase agricultural productivity. Released last week at one of a series of meetings between the IMF and the World Bank in [...]

May 20, 2015 Uncategorized Comments OffRead more...

IDB 216m dollars loan for Uruguay to support construction of wind farms

Bimini1002015-05-13T10:02:08-05:00

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) continues to support the expansion of renewable energy in Uruguay through two financial packages, totaling 216 million dollars, which were approved for the private sector to finance part of the construction of the Colonia Airas and Valentines wind farms and their related works. Each of the parks will have the capacity to generate 70 MW. The financing approved by the IDB for the Colonia Arias wind farm, located in the department of Flores, includes a loan [...]

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