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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Pannar Hybrid Seeds I Innovation & Sustainability I Agri Tech Expo Zambia 2025

Ethio Telecom Introduces Digital Livestock Tracking to Modernize Ethiopia's Agriculture

Going beyond connectivity, our company delivers large-scale digital solutions that drive meaningful societal transformation and economic growth. As a leader in Ethiopia's digital transformation, we are fostering financial inclusion and accelerating the country's journey toward a fully digital economy. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we empower enterprises with superior digital experiences, modernize operations, and enhance overall efficiency.

Pannar Hybrid Seeds: A Resilient Solution to Goss's WiltA newly emerging maize disease, Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight, has been detected in South Africa, raising concerns among farmers and agricultural experts. First reported in Nebraska, USA, in 1969, the disease has gradually spread to key maize-producing regions worldwide, with South African farmers now facing its potential impact, according to Goss's Baterial Wilt and Leaf Blight Fact Sheet by Drs. Rikus Kloppers and Scott Heuchlin.

Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in AfricaBoasting approximately 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa's agricultural sector holds immense potential to address both regional and global food security challenges. Yet, despite this potential, food security remains a significant challenge for many African countries, exacerbated by logistical inefficiencies, inadequate infrastructure, and high production costs.

AgriTech Expo Zambia 2025: Showcasing Innovation and Agricultural ExcellenceThe highly anticipated AgriTech Expo Zambia 2025 is set to take place from April 10th-12th, 2025, at the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) in Chisamba. As Southern Africa's premier agricultural exhibition, this landmark event will bring together over 19,500+ local and international farmers, agribusinesses, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing Zambia's pivotal role as a regional leader in agriculture.

New study finds emerging pathogen inside brown locustsA new study by researchers from the University of the Free State (UFS), the National Health Laboratory Service, and the University of Venda has confirmed for the first time that common brown locusts are carriers of pathogenic yeasts that can cause severe infections in humans – especially in people with compromised immune systems or who are seriously ill.

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