1 million African farmers to benefit from KFC’s Plans
The World Bank’s private agency has targeted one million smallholder farmers across Africa by the end of 2018.
According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), it plans to achieve this by promoting agriculture and agribusiness practices on the
Govt Sets Aside Sh15 Billion for Irrigation in ASAL Area
The government has set aside Sh15 billion for irrigation in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs). Deputy President William Ruto stated that the initiative will ensure that food is provided to the country's expanding population.
He further pointed out that
The rising demand of natural colours in food production
Manufacturers all over the world continue to look to natural ingredient solutions for new product development as consumer demand for nutritious and healthy food keeps increasing
The use of naturally-derived colours in food and beverage
applications has increased
High demand for skilled plastics welders in SA
Strict environmental management regulations and the increased use of plastics welding have resulted in increased demand for the training of more plastics welders.
This is according to industry association Plastics South Africa (SA) training executive Kirtida Bhana,
