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AGRA Introduces VALUE4HER Initiative in Ethiopia to Empower Women in Agriculture

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 25, 2024October 25, 20240611

AGRA has launched the VALUE4HER initiative in Ethiopia, marking a significant step towards supporting women in agriculture. This program aims to address challenges faced by

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Can Water Help Africa Reach Net Zero?

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 20240894

Human activity is substantially increasing carbon levels. NASA’s regular Carbon Dioxide measurements show an alarmingly upward trajectory. Its researchers estimate that modern civilisation has elevated atmospheric

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Westfalia Fruit celebrates first Hass avocado shipment to India

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202401494

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, is proud to announce the arrival of its first-ever container of

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Weakened La Niña forecast deepens fears of food insecurity in Southern Africa after El Niño drought

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202401972

Hopes for much-needed rain in southern Africa are fading as forecasts for La Niña weaken, casting doubt on relief for the region following last season’s

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Exploring AGI and its grain processing equipment

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 202401451

Advancing Storage, Handling and Processing Through innovative solutions and state of the art manufacturing facilities, AGI is focused on advancing the storage, handling and processing

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Deere under FTC investigation over farms’ right to repair equipment

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 22, 2024October 22, 202402061

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Deere & Co. to determine if the company’s equipment repair policies violate consumer protection laws, according to

The Ban Keeping South Africa’s Farmers Awake at Night

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 202401371

Namibia and Botswana have stirred controversy in the agricultural sector by enforcing a long-standing ban on importing citrus and vegetables from South Africa—an action that

McKinsey’s 2024 Global Farmers Survey: New yield increasing products, agtech, and sustainable practices lay the foundation to increase profitability, combat industry price volatility

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 20240991

New research from McKinsey & Company highlights that global farmers are increasingly focusing on sustainable practices, innovative technology, and new yield-enhancing products to boost profits,

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Rwanda seeks to enhance cassava, maize, and potato production by introducing genetically engineered, disease-resistant, and climate-tolerant varieties

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 202401355

Rwanda is aiming to boost the production of cassava, maize, and potatoes by introducing genetically engineered varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought.

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Ghana purchases its first drought insurance policy from ARC

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 17, 2024October 17, 202401395

The Government of Ghana has made a groundbreaking move by purchasing its first-ever sovereign drought insurance policy, aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and the agricultural