FRA's biggest news from the week

FRA's biggest news from the week

Web version    Forward     50 African female policy practitioners joins fellowship to work on gender-responsive agri-food policies   50 female policy practitioners from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda and Senegal join a Fellowship designed to help catalyze the design and implementation of gender-responsive policies in Africa's agri-food systems. Read more

The Crucial Role of RotoTank™ Water Storage Tanks in Modern Farming In the ever-evolving landscape of modern agriculture, one essential element stands out as the lifeblood of successful farming: water. With the global population steadily rising and climate change affecting weather patterns and water availability, the efficient management of water resources has become paramount. In this regard, agricultural water storage tanks have emerged as invaluable assets, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainability and productivity of farms worldwide. Read more

Agrilevante, robotic technologies in the spotlight The great exhibition of agricultural machinery for the Mediterranean area, scheduled in Bari from 5 to 8 October, will inaugurate the REAL section, entirely dedicated to robotics and advanced electronics. Read more

Animal welfare and crop protection – For BKT, sustainability goes hand in hand with simplicity BKT tires are vital to assist Adrien Lorieu, the owner of the farm L'Orée des Bois, in his job. Every day, the young farmer is dedicated to the pursuit of a 100%-sustainable livestock farming model, in which respecting animal welfare and balanced land exploitation have become a true way of life. Read more

Stop imposing environmentally harmful and and expensive seed systems on African farmers The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and the faith communities we represent are deeply concerned with the continued promotion and support of industrial farming by AGRA at the upcoming African Food Systems Forum. This forum, despite its rebranded name, continues in practice to sideline smallholder farmers, especially those that are practicing agroecology and organic farming. Read more

Agro-rural tourism allows city travellers to escape from urban life and re-discover rural roots | Future Market Insights Inc. The overall market progressed from US$ 76.7 billion in 2018, with an average yearly growth rate of 4% until 2022. By the end of the year 2022, the net revenue generated by the agro-rural tourism business globally was nearly US$ 89.8 billion. Read more

Zinc is an essential micronutrient in pecan nut tree farming With close to 35 000 ha of pecan nut trees in South Africa, the industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, reports the South African Pecan Nut Producers' Association. South Africa is the third largest pecan producer globally, with the bulk of the production coming from the Northern Cape. Read more

What does the EU ban mean for antibiotic use in farm animals in South Africa? The ban in the EU – which came into effect last year – also makes it illegal to use antibiotics to compensate for inadequate husbandry or poor animal / farm hygiene. Read more

Generation Africa Awards US$116,000 to Winners in the 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition hosted at Africa Food Systems Summit in Tanzania Two visionary agripreneurs clinched top honours in the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals held at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023. Read more

USAID, Tanzania launch USD 24 million project to curb post-harvest losses The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Republic of Tanzania has launched a USD 24 million project geared towards addressing food loss and waste that has been one of the leading causes food insecurity and dwindled income for farmers in the country. Read more

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