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Thursday, 11 April 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

Africa's Agrifood Entrepreneurs Called to Action: Applications Open for the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

The 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition invites agrifood entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase their startup business ventures. Judges will be looking for innovative founders and co-founders aged 18-35 with the vision to establish sustainable scalable businesses, drive resilience, increase food security, and create jobs in the agrifood sector. Applications are open from 8 April to 10 June 2024 .

Bühler aims to implement successful food security projects in Southern Africa

Bühler Southern Africa is deeply committed to addressing food security, both a regional and continent-wide concern. "We are actively participating in various discussions, highlighting the importance of this issue and our dedication to finding solutions," comments MD Marco Sutter.

Department delivers smart herd trend and performance infrastructure for Boran stud farmer

MEC Desbo Mohono has handed over a Cattle System designed to identify a herd's trend and performance to Regomoditswe Malao, an award winning Boran stud breeder from Boschkop near Ventersdorp.The handover event was held on Wednesday, 10 April 2024 at the farmer's area.

One machine to produce various burger types with diverse fiber orientations

Tasting a burger should evoke a feeling of delight about the flavor, succulence and texture of the bite. When shaping such a perfect burger, the orientation of meat fibers is an unexpectedly crucial factor. This seemingly subtle detail significantly impacts the overall 'burger bite'.

President Ruto Assures Kenyan Farmers of Enough Stock Amid Fake Fertiliser Scandal

President William Ruto has assured Kenyan farmers across the country that there is sufficient stock to meet their demand while warning unscrupulous business people behind fake fertilisers being reported in the market.

Agricultural machinery, market down in the first three months of the year

The first quarter of the year marks a substantial decline in sales for all types of agricultural machinery. Tractors and combine harvesters fell by 25% and 56.7% respectively, tractors with loading platform by 18.4%. Negative sign also for trailers (- 6.1%) and telehandlers (- 37.2%).

Senior IFAD official to meet Ministers and small-scale farmers in Zambia to promote agricultural transformation

Rich in natural resources including fertile land, Zambia has significant potential for economic development. Yet growth has fluctuated over the last 15 years. Agriculture, a key sector for the country, has not fully reached its potential due to low productivity...

To measure is the only way to manage nematode pressure

Nematode testing is a way of life at Aqua Farming near Christiana in North West. "It's not a question of whether we will have nematodes on our potatoes, just how severe the infestation would be in a given season," says owner and CEO Johan Greyling. For this reason, Greyling follows a standard preventative programme; curative treatment, however, is informed by test results.

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.

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