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Rwanda Launches Aquaculture Research Center to Strengthen Local Fish Farming and Reduce Imports

Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 24, 2024December 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 24, 2024December 24, 202401642

The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) is constructing a national research and breeding center aimed at increasing local fish production and reducing the

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Husqvarna Water Pumps: Vital Gear for Firefighting Success

Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 3, 2024December 3, 202401390

Husqvarna Water Pumps: Reliable Allies in Firefighting and Beyond South Africa’s fire season is a stark reminder of the devastating effects of wildfires, with last

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Sorghum: Empowering Rural Economies and Enriching Soil Health

Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniDecember 3, 2024December 3, 202401897

Sorghum: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Soil Health Sorghum, a drought-tolerant and versatile grain, is poised to play a transformative role in revitalizing rural

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IFAD Impact Report 2023: Empowering 8 Million Rural Lives with Sustainable Bonds

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 29, 2024November 29, 20240988

IFAD’s Impact Report 2023: Transforming Lives with Sustainable Bonds The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is taking bold steps to uplift over 8.1 million

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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, 20240878

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, 20240985

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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A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 26, 2024November 26, 202401151

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) 2024 has

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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, 202401034

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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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, 202401730

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

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Empowering Farmers: Turning Water Quality Challenges into Opportunities

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 20, 2024November 20, 20240975

Turning Water Quality Challenges into Opportunities for Farmers Across the globe, farmers grapple with an alarming reality: relying on water from polluted streams or unregulated