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Weakened La Niña forecast deepens fears of food insecurity in Southern Africa after El Niño drought

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202401974

Hopes for much-needed rain in southern Africa are fading as forecasts for La Niña weaken, casting doubt on relief for the region following last season’s...

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Exploring AGI and its grain processing equipment

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 202401452

Advancing Storage, Handling and Processing Through innovative solutions and state of the art manufacturing facilities, AGI is focused on advancing the storage, handling and processing...

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Deere under FTC investigation over farms’ right to repair equipment

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 202402063

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Deere & Co. to determine if the company’s equipment repair policies violate consumer protection laws, according to...

The Ban Keeping South Africa’s Farmers Awake at Night

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 202401372

Namibia and Botswana have stirred controversy in the agricultural sector by enforcing a long-standing ban on importing citrus and vegetables from South Africa—an action that...

McKinsey’s 2024 Global Farmers Survey: New yield increasing products, agtech, and sustainable practices lay the foundation to increase profitability, combat industry price volatility

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 20240993

New research from McKinsey & Company highlights that global farmers are increasingly focusing on sustainable practices, innovative technology, and new yield-enhancing products to boost profits,...

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Rwanda seeks to enhance cassava, maize, and potato production by introducing genetically engineered, disease-resistant, and climate-tolerant varieties

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 202401356

Rwanda is aiming to boost the production of cassava, maize, and potatoes by introducing genetically engineered varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought....

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Ghana purchases its first drought insurance policy from ARC

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 202401398

The Government of Ghana has made a groundbreaking move by purchasing its first-ever sovereign drought insurance policy, aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and the agricultural...

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Berry’s SilotitePro Films Revolutionize Bale Wrapping with Advanced Technology for Improved Silage Quality and Sustainability

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 202401071

Combining the requirements of modern bale wrapping – improved silage quality, reducing plastic usage, and compatibility with new and advanced baling equipment, Berry’s range of...

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From 1 to 100 Million: Standard Bank’s OneFarm Share Reaches 100 Million Meal Milestone on World Food Day

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 20240835

In South Africa’s agricultural heartland, a remarkable milestone has been reached. The OneFarm Share program, powered by Standard Bank in collaboration with HelloChoice, has delivered...

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AfDB and Partners Commit to Fast-Tracking Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program Implementation

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 20240804

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to expedite the implementation of a program aimed at developing...