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Nampo Harvest Show 2025 I Senegal Suspends Potato and Onion Imports I African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation

Senegal Suspends Potato and Onion Imports to Promote Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

In a bold step toward food sovereignty, Senegal has announced a suspension of both potato and onion imports, starting January 25, 2025. The move, led by the Market Regulation Agency (ARM), aims to boost domestic production, stabilize prices, and protect local farmers from unfair competition.

Global agriculture ,locally rooted: Nampo 2025 set to unite the world of farming on South Africa soil

As agriculture faces mounting global challenges and increasingly interlinked food systems, the spotlight in 2025 turns to how local producers can harness global knowledge, networks, and innovations to strengthen South African agriculture.

African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation

The future of Africa's agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience, writes Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead at Solidaridad, an international network organization.

Bobcat E27 Compact Excavator Perfect for Family Farm

Jiří Hložek from Vážany nad Litavou in the Czech Republic is engaged in agricultural primary production on his family farm and manages 190 hectares of agricultural land. He and his family focus mainly on crop production. They grow food and feed wheat, barley, peas, meadow hay and alfalfa for horse and livestock breeders.

Africa's Soil Revolution to Power a Sustainable FutureAfrica holds 60% of the world's untapped arable land, a resource that could not only nourish our growing population but also position the continent as a global breadbasket. As we continually reflect on our planet's health, we must recognize soils as renewable powerhouses, akin to solar and wind energy, demanding a parallel revolution in sustainable agriculture. Healthy soils seize carbon, enhance biodiversity, and build climate resilience.

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