Africa’s Economic Growth and Agricultural Potential The outgoing president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, highlighted significant economic progress in Africa during a presentation at the 2025 Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit held in Lagos. He stated that in 2025, Africa accounted for 12 out of the 20 fastest-growing economies globally, showcasing the continent’s…
The Decline of Active Farmers in Bangladesh: A Crisis for Food Security and Rural Development The number of active farmers in Bangladesh is experiencing a rapid decline, raising significant concerns among experts and policymakers about the country’s future food security, rural economy, and sustainable development. Despite Bangladesh’s progress toward becoming a middle-income country by 2021,…
Growing Concerns Over Foreign Land Acquisition in the U.S. A growing coalition of U.S. senators from both major political parties is raising alarms about a troubling trend: an increasing amount of farmland in America’s heartland is being acquired by foreign entities, with China at the forefront. This issue has sparked a debate over national security,…
A New Hope for Young Farmers A young woman who recently won the chance to rent a farm for 15 years on a popular television show has spoken out about the need for more support to encourage young people into agriculture. Sara Jenkins, 28, who won the latest series of Channel 4’s Our Dream Farm,…
Saudi Arabian Agricultural Firm Pledges Support for Jigawa State’s Farming Ambitions A Saudi Arabian-based agricultural company, Al-Yaseen Agricultural Company, has made a significant commitment to assist Jigawa State in achieving a yield of 10 tons per hectare through the adoption of mechanised farming techniques. This pledge was announced during a meeting between the company’s delegation…
Introduction to the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana The Union Cabinet has taken a major step forward in addressing agricultural challenges by approving the ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ for a six-year period starting from 2025-26. This initiative aims to cover 100 districts across the country, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and improving the livelihoods…
Overview of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a significant initiative aimed at addressing disparities in agricultural productivity across the country. This scheme is set to be launched during the Rabi season in October, marking a crucial step in the government’s efforts to…
The Decline and Revival of Ghana’s Sugar Industry Sugarcane production in Ghana began in the 1960s, following the country’s independence in 1957. Asutsuare and Komenda in Cape Coast were among the early regions known for sugarcane farming, with the Volta and Eastern Regions later joining the industry. During this time, sugar factories in Komenda and…