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Thursday 4 April 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

Africa's food economy needs to be rebuilt with a focus on sustainability

Africa, along with the rest of the world, is facing a food crisis. Food shortages, caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine-Russia conflict, have amplified long-term challenges to the sustainability of global food production, including: population growth, climate change, and increased reliance on resource-intensive farming.

SA agriculture thrives in the digital age: NAMPO 2024 embracing connectivity for sustainable growth

As the world progresses into the digital era, the agricultural sector in South Africa stands at the brink of a transformative journey. With technology rapidly integrating into every facet of our lives, the relevance of agriculture in a digital age cannot be overstated.

The silent threat to health and performance in broiler growing

While factors like temperature and feed management take the spotlight, one silent adversary often goes unnoticed: excessive water or moisture. The impact of high moisture levels in broiler houses relates directly to broiler health and productivity, which is a concern that warrants serious attention.

Update on the status of Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa

South Africa has made great progress in containing and closing the outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has plagued the country since 2021. Currently, only KwaZulu Natal and Free State Provinces have areas with unresolved outbreaks in the previous FMD free zone.

Controversy surrounds Kenya's Fertiliser Subsidy Program amid allegations of fake products in the market

Even as the government of Kenya through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development intensifies its efforts to boost crop production by providing farmers with subsidised fertiliser, reports have emerged of fake fertiliser in the market, the claims the ministry is refuting.

Nespresso to invest 20 million USD in DRC to support the coffee growing community and the revival of the specialty coffee

Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu. This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.

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