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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, 202501371

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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Zimbabwe Responds to 2024 Crop Failures with Increased Imports and Production Targets

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 202501430

In 2024, the Zimbabwean government declared a national state of disaster following widespread crop failures and famine. Addressing the country’s first post-cabinet press briefing of

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ARC Ltd. and IFC Partner to Enhance Agricultural Insurance in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 4, 2025March 4, 202501499

African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a Letter of Engagement to strengthen agricultural insurance solutions across Africa.

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South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Reach Record $13.7 Billion in 2024

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 3, 2025March 3, 202502104

South Africa’s agricultural exports hit an all-time high of $13.7 billion in 2024, marking a 3% increase from the previous year, according to Wandile Sihlobo,

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Innovative Avian Influenza Vaccine to Strengthen Egypt’s Poultry Health

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 3, 2025March 3, 202502316

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of its groundbreaking trivalent poultry vaccine, VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+H5, in Egypt, marking a significant milestone for the country’s poultry industry.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Innovative Poultry Vaccine in Egypt

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 202503651

Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced its groundbreaking trivalent poultry vaccine, VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+H5, in Egypt, marking a major milestone for the country’s poultry industry. Scheduled for release

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South African Farmers Remain Committed to Farming

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 202502467

A Busy Season for South African Agriculture This time of year is particularly demanding for South African farmers. Wine and table grape producers are in

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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, 202501566

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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Strengthening Efforts to Eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Central Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 202502267

Libreville, Gabon – February 19-20, 2025 Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) remains a major threat to livestock health in Africa, impacting millions of people who

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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, 202501686

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