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Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Food Self-Sufficiency, Challenging Aid Dependency Narrative

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 202501443

The Ethiopian government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency, pushing back against the long-standing perception of Africa as dependent on foreign aid. In...

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Rwanda and AGRA Partner to Establish a Food Innovation Hub for Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 202501832

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have announced a strategic partnership to...

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African Armyworm Outbreak Expands Across Three Provinces, Endangering Crops and Pastures

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 202501497

The African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) outbreak has been reported in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces, posing a significant threat to food security. According to...

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Boosting Sustainable Livestock Farming to Protect Kenya’s Mau Forest

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 202501697

The Livestock Intensification Project – South Western Mau, Kenya is a groundbreaking initiative designed to balance agricultural productivity with environmental conservation. As part of IDH’s...

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Zimbabwe to Conduct First Agricultural Census Since Independence to Strengthen Data Systems

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 202501135

Zimbabwe is set to conduct its first agricultural sector census since gaining independence, aiming to address critical gaps in structural agricultural statistics. The census will...

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Futureco Bioscience is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge research and innovation.

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 202501244

Futureco Bioscience is a leading Spanish agrobiotechnology company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of biological control products, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. For over three...

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Visual Performance Monitoring Using PUPIL AI

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 202501344

Revolutionizing Primary Poultry Processing with Marel’s VC-i The introduction of Marel’s VC-i is transforming primary poultry processing, eliminating reliance on operator skill for vent-cutting adjustments....

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Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Power of Data and Technology

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 202501170

Farming has always been a delicate balance of science and instinct, passed down through generations. However, today’s farmers are increasingly turning to technology to enhance...

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Sustaining Biodiversity: How South Africa’s Rooibos Industry is Leading Conservation Efforts

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 20250990

South Africa is facing a serious biodiversity crisis, primarily due to habitat degradation. Between 1990 and 2018, the country lost approximately 0.12% of its natural...

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Zinc Fertilizers: A Key Driver of Agricultural Growth in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 20250900

Zinc fertilizers play a crucial role in addressing soil deficiencies, boosting crop yields, and enhancing food security across Africa. Simon Norton, Director of the International...