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Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, has taken up duties as Vice-President of United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Rwandan Joins UN Agricultural Development Agency as Vice-President

East African Film Network September 2, 2023

By Abdi Ali Published September 2, 2023 Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture...

Agriculture is the backbone of Burundi’s economy and is the primary livelihood for 90 per cent of the country’s population. However, the sector is characterized by over exploitation and degradation of land, significant post-harvest losses, unequal access to land, disease outbreaks, poor agricultural practices, and limited access to inputs and markets. The continuous impacts from climate change and the recent COVID19 pandemic has increased the number of people going to bed hungry.

Small-Scale Farmers Get Food Security Grant

East African Film Network March 29, 2023

By Irene Gaitirira Published March 29, 2023 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and...

The Government of Norway has committed US$5 million to support aquaculture farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique.

Norway Supports Aquaculture in Eastern Africa

East African Film Network December 27, 2021

By Abdi Ali Published December 27, 2021 The Government of Norway has committed US$5...