The Cameroonian economy is mainly based on the agricultural sector and is heavily dependent on the exports of cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, banana, cotton and sugarcane. This also applies to other countries in its geographical region, such as Chad and the Central African Republic, which derive a large part of their foreign exchange from the exports of livestock, cotton and tobacco. However, the productivity of these crops is currently threatened by a number of environmental factors, including abnormal…

Ethiopia is actively implementing effective policy measures to diversify its agricultural exports to enhance global competitiveness and improve product quality, according to the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration. The country is currently hosting the 13th International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds, the largest event of its kind in East and Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting international buyers, importers’ associations, value chain companies, agro-processors and grain traders. This is reported by  ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Recent reports from the Ministry…

An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing.   As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local farmers with the intricacies of modern agriculture.   The coordinator of the project in Uganda, Peter Muyimba, recently told ChinAfrica that there are 11,000 farmers in…

Caleb Munyao, a 48-year-old middle-scale farmer from Kenya’s eastern region, understands the importance of water better than most. On his 13-hectare farm, where he grows maize, yellow beans, and mangoes, every drop of water is precious.   Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces significant challenges in managing its water resources. The country’s water scarcity issues are exacerbated by climate change, rapid urbanisation, and inconsistent rainfall patterns.   However, amid these challenges, innovative solutions are emerging, driven by partnerships with international companies.…

In a major step towards Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals, a comprehensive greening project took place in the King Abdulaziz Protected Pasture in Madinah’s Al-Hanakiyah governorate. Representatives from government entities, associations, and local communities joined forces to plant wild trees and scatter seeds, marking significant progress in the Kingdom’s afforestation efforts under the Saudi Green Initiative, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. This initiative forms a crucial part of the Saudi Green Initiative’s commitment to restore vegetation cover across Saudi…

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem met with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of water resources development. During the meeting, Sweilem emphasised the need for joint efforts in the Arab region, in finding innovative solutions to overcome water problems, including increasing the use of non-conventional sources. The minister expressed Egypt’s readiness to cooperate with the UAE and transfer expertise in water purification and reuse. A…

Indian Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is set to announce the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focussing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities. This initiative is part of India’s vision for “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem in key sectors. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the Indian Ministry of Education, the CoEs will be spearheaded by leading academic institutions, working in consortium…

In the heart of the Senegal River Valley lies the story of Cheikh Ndiaye, a seasoned farmer whose life has become intertwined with the recent wave of agricultural innovation brought by Chinese agricultural experts.   Over the past decade, the introduction of new agricultural practices and crops by these experts has transformed local agriculture, fostering a unique economic and cultural exchange between Senegal and China.  Ndiaye, like many of his fellow Senegalese farmers, has witnessed firsthand the impact of this cross-cultural…

Francina Lerato Kuwali, a 35-year-old international student from Malawi at China Agricultural University (CAU), returned recently with the exciting news that she and her classmates had helped local farmers in her country achieve a maize yield of 9,000 kg per hectare, nearly three times the local average. Over the past year, they have applied the agricultural techniques learned at CAU to assist 30 farmers in Malawi with maize cultivation, as part of the cultivation plan under the cooperative postgraduate education…

Ethiopia has sown more than 10 million hectares of land using the cluster farming method for 2024. This is part of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture’s plan, which aims to harvest 613 million quintals of crops. This is reported by Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC), a partner of TV BRICS. So far, 19.2 million hectares of arable land have been cultivated, of which 17.7 million hectares are under various crops, including maize, teff, wheat, and other important food crops for Ethiopia. According…