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Nigerian farmers are growing three times more wheat than before, jumping from 120,000 to 420,000 tonnes annually thanks to a new government program. The breakthrough could help feed millions more people and reduce the country's dependence on imported grain.
Millions of African farmers and informal workers are finally getting affordable insurance through their phones. Digital tools are replacing paperwork with satellite data and instant mobile payouts.
Africa's agricultural productivity has roughly doubled over the past two decades, according to a new report from AGRA. Now leaders say investing in smallholder farmers and technology could unlock even greater prosperity across the continent.
A Nigerian startup born from a founder's own farming struggles is helping 25,000 smallholder farmers find reliable markets while earning $1.3 million. Kitovu's tech platform solves the age-old problem of connecting farmers who need buyers with processors who need consistent supply.
A new carbon finance platform just secured $53 million to bring biodigesters to 90,000 small farms worldwide, turning animal waste into clean energy while cutting methane emissions. The best part? Farmers get paid upfront for their climate impact instead of waiting years for carbon credit payouts.
After 15 years of partnership, Ethiopia's agricultural transformation has reached nearly 5 million smallholder farmers through over 60 innovative projects. The nation honored seven development organizations whose support has boosted productivity, strengthened food security, and lifted rural communities.
Ethiopia's Agricultural Transformation Institute celebrated development partners who helped reach 5 million smallholder farmers and transform rural livelihoods over 15 years. Seven organizations received special recognition for exceptional contributions to the nation's agricultural progress.
Ghana's central bank announced the economy has reached its strongest point in years, launching a new program to help cocoa farmers access crucial funding. The initiative connects small farmers to global markets while stabilizing the nation's key agricultural export.
