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Bayer DEKALB Joins Forces with Cheetah Rugby in New Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 19, 2025May 19, 202501964

Free State Rugby has announced a significant three-year partnership with Bayer DEKALB, South Africa’s leading maize seed brand, as the new associate sponsor of the

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US-China Trade Tensions Open Door for African Farmers to Capture New Export Markets

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 16, 2025May 16, 202501968

As a fresh wave of tariffs reignites tensions between the United States and China, American farmers are increasingly worried about losing their biggest export market

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NAMPO 2025: Day 3 Sees Momentum Continue as Agriculture Connects Local and Global Communities

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 15, 2025May 15, 202502403

BOTHAVILLE, 15 May 2025 — As Day 3 of the 57th NAMPO Harvest Day unfolds, Grain SA is proud to report that the event continues

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Togo’s Poultry Production Hits 38.6 Million in 2024, Up 8% from Previous Year

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 202503228

Togo’s poultry sector marked a significant milestone in 2024, with total production reaching 38.6 million birds—an 8% increase from the 35.7 million recorded in 2023.

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Makueni County Partners with TradeMark Africa to Boost Exports of Mangoes, Avocados, and French Beans

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 202502704

Makueni County in eastern Kenya has signed a transformative partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to strengthen its horticultural export capacity. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

ISUZU to Unveil Latest Farming-Ready Models at NAMPO 2025

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 202502993

ISUZU Motors South Africa is gearing up for a strong presence at NAMPO 2025 in Bothaville, where it will showcase a range of robust vehicles

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China Halts South African Meat Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 13, 2025May 13, 202502142

China has suspended imports of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from South Africa following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak across several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga,

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Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Delivers Big Wins for Farmers

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 9, 2025May 9, 202503236

At its 14th Governing Council meeting in Nairobi, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) was praised for unlocking $10.3 million in credit guarantees that helped

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Chinese Approval Opens the Door for Calci-Liq in the Giant Poultry Market

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 8, 2025May 9, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 8, 2025May 9, 20250863

The liquid calcium supplement Calci-Liq from Jorenku A/S is now officially registered in China. With this registration, the path is clear to launch the product

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Plan your route to Nampo 2025 with these updates

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 7, 2025May 7, 20250873

This was despite fears that heavy rains experienced in the region in recent weeks would leave the showgrounds too waterlogged for the event. Organisers said