Micro Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/micro/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:28:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp Micro Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/micro/ 32 32 The UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/ https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:28:04 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24868 Deadline: 19Th June 2026 The UNIDO – WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 aims to identify and promote readily deployable and scalable solutions and innovative technologies contributing to an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development of the Blue Economy. Particular attention will be paid to high impact solutions for Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. The UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/feed/ 0 24868 STOSAR II Webinars advance agro-processing and value chain development in SADC https://accessagric.com/stosar-ii-webinars-advance-agro-processing-and-value-chain-development-in-sadc/ https://accessagric.com/stosar-ii-webinars-advance-agro-processing-and-value-chain-development-in-sadc/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 09:56:22 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24331 EU-funded STOSAR II webinars equip SADC stakeholders with practical tools, technologies and business approaches to transform agrifood systems. Strengthening agrifood systems in Southern Africa requires more than technical solutions. It demands practical knowledge, targeted investment and stronger collaboration across value chains. To support this transformation, the European Union-funded Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/stosar-ii-webinars-advance-agro-processing-and-value-chain-development-in-sadc/feed/ 0 24331 Government urged to intervene as poultry sector struggles with high feed costs https://accessagric.com/government-urged-to-intervene-as-poultry-sector-struggles-with-high-feed-costs/ https://accessagric.com/government-urged-to-intervene-as-poultry-sector-struggles-with-high-feed-costs/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:21:45 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=19782 Baffour Kwadwo Damoah Afari, Sanaahene (sub-chief) of Dormaa Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has called on the government to subsidize poultry feed for farmers to produce more and to meet the growing national poultry demand.  He noted that poultry farmers were unable to produce more because of the high cost of feed, saying with […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/government-urged-to-intervene-as-poultry-sector-struggles-with-high-feed-costs/feed/ 0 19782 KIC Business Booster builds capacity for MSMEs and Farmer-Based Organizations https://accessagric.com/kic-business-booster-builds-capacity-for-msmes-and-farmer-based-organizations/ https://accessagric.com/kic-business-booster-builds-capacity-for-msmes-and-farmer-based-organizations/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:40:40 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17494 Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has successfully rolled out a nationwide Business Booster Training for equipping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana’s agribusiness sector and Farmer Based Organizations with essential business skills to enhance growth and sustainability. The program, designed to strengthen targeted MSMEs and Farmer Based Organizations, has provided practical training in business […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/kic-business-booster-builds-capacity-for-msmes-and-farmer-based-organizations/feed/ 0 17494 Call for proposals: Small Business Champions 2025 (Funded to Geneva, $4,000 prize) https://accessagric.com/call-for-proposals-small-business-champions-2025-funded-to-geneva-4000-prize/ https://accessagric.com/call-for-proposals-small-business-champions-2025-funded-to-geneva-4000-prize/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:50:39 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16513 Deadline: 28th March 2025 Are you an organization that supports the circular business model? Are you a non-governmental organization that empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs become sustainable? Are you owning a small business implementing or wanting to scale sustainable innovations? Launched for the first time in 2021, the World Trade Organization’s Informal Working Group of […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/call-for-proposals-small-business-champions-2025-funded-to-geneva-4000-prize/feed/ 1 16513 Absa Bank Ghana Limited, Mastercard Foundation launch Absa Fintech and Agritech Support Programme https://accessagric.com/absa-bank-ghana-limited-mastercard-foundation-launch-absa-fintech-and-agritech-support-programme/ https://accessagric.com/absa-bank-ghana-limited-mastercard-foundation-launch-absa-fintech-and-agritech-support-programme/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:51:29 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13675 Absa Bank Ghana Limited in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Thursday launched the second phase of the Absa Fintech and Agritech Support Programme. The programme will benefit ten agritech and fintech startups with a total grant of GH ¢ 1 million to help them deal with the technical, operational, and financial challenges faced in those sectors […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/absa-bank-ghana-limited-mastercard-foundation-launch-absa-fintech-and-agritech-support-programme/feed/ 0 13675 Community Engagement Exchange Program (Fully Funded to USA) https://accessagric.com/community-engagement-exchange-program-fully-funded-to-usa/ https://accessagric.com/community-engagement-exchange-program-fully-funded-to-usa/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 09:46:19 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12945 Deadline:2nd July , 2024. The CEE Program is a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st Century issues. CEE equips dedicated visionaries with the expertise, skills, and resources to develop multisector approaches and build healthy and engaged communities in over 100 countries.  A transformational leadership development experience, CEE is a year-long […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/community-engagement-exchange-program-fully-funded-to-usa/feed/ 5 12945 The AfriCircular Innovators Programme https://accessagric.com/the-africircular-innovators-programme/ https://accessagric.com/the-africircular-innovators-programme/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 08:13:15 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12860 Deadline:26th May, 2024. The AfriCircular Innovators Programme is a pivotal initiative for advancing Africa’s circular economy. Backed by the African Development Bank’s Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) and reinforced by the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), the programme plays a key role in invigorating the economic vitality of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) a […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-africircular-innovators-programme/feed/ 0 12860 UNDP awards $70,000 grant to MSMEs  https://accessagric.com/undp-awards-70000-grant-to-msmes/ https://accessagric.com/undp-awards-70000-grant-to-msmes/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:04:20 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11797 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has awarded a total of 70,000 US dollars grant to 18 women and youth-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to grow their businesses.  This  falls under UNDP’s integrated MSMEs support programme aimed at improving the sustainability of these enterprises to advance job creation and economic growth. Dr Angela […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/undp-awards-70000-grant-to-msmes/feed/ 0 11797 Green Business Competitions for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Program (Grant – up to Є10,000) https://accessagric.com/green-business-competitions-for-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msmes-program-grant-up-to-%d1%9410000/ https://accessagric.com/green-business-competitions-for-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msmes-program-grant-up-to-%d1%9410000/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:04:12 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11764 Deadline: 31st March 2024 Are you a Micro, Small, or Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) in Ghana looking to enhance your business and drive sustainable growth? Look no further! The PFS program is here to support you on your journey to success. Running from February 2024 to August 2025, this program aims to empower MSMEs in five […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/green-business-competitions-for-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msmes-program-grant-up-to-%d1%9410000/feed/ 0 11764 Harnessing innovation to reduce food loss and waste in germinated brown rice production in Thailand https://accessagric.com/harnessing-innovation-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste-in-germinated-brown-rice-production-in-thailand-2/ https://accessagric.com/harnessing-innovation-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste-in-germinated-brown-rice-production-in-thailand-2/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:37:16 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11464 Reducing food loss increases both food supply and income. This was the case in Thailand, thanks to some simple technical innovations in germinated brown rice processing. A Japanese-funded project brought together FAO, The Thai government and Mahidol University to explore ways in which to reduce food waste in micro-, small and medium food processing enterprises […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/harnessing-innovation-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste-in-germinated-brown-rice-production-in-thailand-2/feed/ 0 11464 Pitchers at BlueInvest Africa 2024 https://accessagric.com/pitchers-at-blueinvest-africa-2024/ https://accessagric.com/pitchers-at-blueinvest-africa-2024/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:17:46 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=10886 Deadline: 26th January, 2024 BlueInvest Africa is specifically designed to target registered African businesses already engaged in various sectors of the blue economy, including start-ups. It also aims to engage African Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) officially established in an African country that possess innovative ideas with potential for further commercial development within the African market. The event anticipates the participation […]

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