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Kenya horticulture programme delivers key achievements in global compliance, market access, and climate resilience

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 7, 2025April 7, 202501990

The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has held a stakeholder workshop to mark the successful conclusion of a five-year special programme created to support Kenya’s horticulture...

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Beyond Awareness: Making Water Conservation Education Actionable

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 28, 2025March 28, 202502351

As South Africa grapples with worsening water shortages, National Water Week serves as a stark reminder that awareness alone is not enough. Despite years of...

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Malawi Advances Agricultural Commercialization and Irrigation for Food Security

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 11, 2025March 11, 202501584

A Major Investment in Agriculture The Malawi government has unveiled an ambitious $400 million (696.3 billion MWK) agriculture budget, prioritizing commercialization and irrigation to drive...

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Lumpy Skin Disease: A Rising Threat to Africa’s Cattle Industry

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 6, 2025March 6, 202501063

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is rapidly emerging as a major threat to livestock farmers across Africa, causing devastating economic losses among pastoral communities. This infectious...

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AgriSA Leaders to Participate in B20 South Africa Summit

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 202501346

Cape Town, South Africa – February 24-25, 2025 AgriSA’s President, Jaco Minnaar, and CEO, Johann Kotzé, will join key decision-makers at the official launch of...

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IFAD President Urges Davos Leaders to Prioritize Reducing Inequalities for Growth and Stability

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 20250992

IFAD President Urges Davos Leaders to Invest in Rural Areas for Global Stability Amid the overlapping crises of climate change, economic instability, and global conflicts,...

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The Politics of Disaster Relief: When Humanitarian Aid Faces Borders

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 202501053

The State of Humanitarian Aid: Challenges and the Path Forward In recent years, humanitarian aid, rooted in principles of morality and global solidarity, has increasingly...

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South Africans Called to Advocate for Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 202401100

Fairtrade Africa Highlights Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women...

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South African Agri-Businesses Set Sights on Asian Market at China Expo

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 202401813

South African Businesses Eye Asian Market at China International Import Expo Several South African companies participating in the China International Import Expo are optimistic about...

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Mogase Kgatjepe’s passion for livestock is ingrained in his family’s history. His journey into livestock breeding started long before he stepped onto a farm, as both his father and grandfather were renowned cattle breeders in their time.

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 202401501

South African Canola Farmers Face Climate Challenges Amid Harvest Season South African canola farmers are navigating a tumultuous harvest season, with climate change presenting both...