Brenna Shumbamhini, Author at subsahara farmers Journal

Research studies validate Biome Makers’ BeCrop Soil Intelligence Technology

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240238

Global agtech company, Biome Makers recently announced its contribution to the publication of two scientific studies validating the efficacy and reliability of the company’s revolutionary technology...

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Revolutionising poultry production with sustainability insights

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240373

dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, has joined forces with Agrifirm, a prominent agricultural cooperative, to unveil an innovative joint venture aimed...

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Safeguarding food security and expanding parametric insurance in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240246

African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) has entered into a landmark US$11.7mn partnership the United States Government (USG) to safeguard food security and strengthen climate resilience in Africa...

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Cherry packhouses experience benefits of TOMRA LUCAi

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240294

After one full season with TOMRA LUCAi, three cherry growers who installed the technology confirmed that they benefitted from higher productivity; enhanced quality selection with consequent higher...

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Organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF’s limitations for agrifood

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240282

Emphasising the limitations of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for certain product categories, IFOAM Organics Europe on 14 February, welcomed the vote on grain claims, with the...

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Yeast-based technology to boost disease resistance and immunity in pigs

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240386

Leading Canada-based bioengineering company, Renaissance BioScience (RBSC) recently announced its strategic partnership with the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organisation (VIDO) to target two...

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Bolstering food security in African and Asian drylands

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240259

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has introduced a first-of-its-kind pigeonpea speed breeding protocol, thereby significantly boosting food security in Asia...

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DLG to launch FarmRobotix platform at trade fair in Germany

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240224

The FarmRobotix platform celebrates premiere at the DLG Feldtage 2024, which will take place from 11-13 June at the estate Brockhof in Germany Aimed at...

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Global food and vegetable industry to gather at Macfrut 2024

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240277

The 41st edition of Macfrut 2024 is all set to welcome the global fruit and vegetable supply chain at the Rimini Expo Centre, from 8-10 May...

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Ministry of Agriculture conducts meeting to assess Eritrea’s agricultural activity progress

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240405

Focusing on the first quarter’s progress and the five-year strategic plan, the Ministry of Agriculture conducted an activity assessment meeting on 30 May in the...