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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, 202501378

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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Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential: Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 202501066

Africa holds nearly 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, offering immense potential to strengthen both regional and global food security. With diverse climates suitable...

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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, 202501394

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, 202501806

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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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, 20250941

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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Black Economic Empowerment in Family Farming

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 20250698

BEE Policies and Export Regulations: A Threat to Farmers and Food Security in South Africa The Department of Agriculture’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements for...

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Bayer and Neste Partner to Develop Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 202501083

Bayer and Neste Unite to Scale Winter Canola as a Renewable Fuel Feedstock Bayer and Neste, a leader in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel,...

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Foodborne Illness Crisis in South Africa: A Call for Urgent Action

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 27, 2024November 27, 20240903

South Africa’s Food Safety Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed to Protect Public Health Recent weeks have exposed alarming weaknesses in South Africa’s food safety systems, with...

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Reviving Tradition: The Comeback of Sorghum in South Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 27, 2024November 27, 202401018

Sorghum: Reviving an Ancient Grain for Modern Challenges Sorghum, one of the world’s oldest cultivated grains, has deep roots in Africa, Asia, and India, where...

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Nigeria’s 150-Day Waiver: A Missed Chance for African States to Enhance Trade and Food Security via AfCFTA

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 202401754

Nigeria’s 150-Day Food Waiver Highlights Missed AfCFTA Opportunities for Trade and Food Security In a bid to tackle its growing food crisis, Nigeria recently implemented...