Agribusiness – New Business Ethiopia

Uganda farmers get $210 million to improve farming

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 newbusiness

Over 30,800 vulnerable rural households in Uganda will benefit from a $210.4 million project that aims to sustainably increase rural livelihoods.

Ethiopia’s TruLuv Granola joins Next 100 African Startups

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 newbusiness

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Egyptian Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation (MIIC) have selected Ethiopia’s natural snacks startup, TruLuv Granola, to be part of the Next 100 African Startups Initiative.

Donkeys get government attention in Ethiopia

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 newbusiness

The government of Ethiopia is set to discuss the socio-economic opportunities and challenges presented by humane and sustainable farming of donkeys for the emerging global trade.

Ethiopia secures $229 from flower export achieving 68% target

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 newbusiness

By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In the face of political unrest the country went through, Ethiopia gets $228.6 million from flower export last Ethiopia fiscal year ended July 7, 2018 achieving 68% of its target.

Agricultural technology to turn African Savannah into global food basket

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 newbusiness

The African Development Bank is championing a new regional and global effort to transform the African Savannah from a “Sleeping Giant” to the cradle of the continent’s green revolution.