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Thursday, 29 February 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

Southern Oil pioneers waste reduction through repurposing canola seed byproduct into nutrient-rich animal feed.

Southern Oil (SOILL), Africa's largest producer of canola oil, has taken an innovative approach to waste reduction by utilising the byproduct from canola oil production to create a nutrient-rich animal feed.

Solving Food Waste with Insects and the Circular Economy of Insect Farming

Solving food waste requires a multifaceted approach that addresses behavioural, economic, logistical, and regulatory challenges. By implementing a combination of prevention, recovery, and recycling strategies, along with policy support and stakeholder collaboration, we can work towards a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Technology is crucial to the success of vertical farms

Vertical farming is increasingly being regarded as one of the solutions to the problems faced by global food production systems, and in the following article Antti Viitanen from Vaisala explains why measurement and control technology will be key to the success of this rapidly growing sector.

Wheat blast fueled by climate change could reduce global production by 13% by mid-century, study

A new study now shows that the global wheat production could reduce by 13 per cent by mid-century (the year 2050) as a result of wheat blast, a devastating disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum fueled by the rising climate change phenomenon.

Investors express an appetite for funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges

Kenya's vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors despite significant financial hurdles.

ICRISAT pioneers world's first pigeonpea speed breeding protocol to boost food security in drylands of Asia and Africa

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has pioneered the world's first pigeonpea speed breeding protocol, further bolstering food security in Asia and Africa.

GEA at the Anuga FoodTec trade show: Sustainability innovations bolster food industry resilience

The food industry is under pressure to transform, with the major global challenges of food insecurity on the one hand and environmental damage and climate change on the other hand. This is exacerbated by the energy crisis and evolving consumer interests. To resolve these issues, an extensive restructuring of our global food systems is essential. And innovative food technology is the master key.

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VIP Invite: IWD Award event & Digital marketing empowerment program (Women only)

Hello There,

As we count down to the international Women's Day (IWD), and in celebration of the achievements we have had over the past one year in the Digital Marketing Women Employability and Entrepreneurship Program (DM-WEEP), we would be delighted to have you join us for our International Women's Day award ceremony, and women digital marketing empowerment program – a day of laughter, gratitude and women empowerment.

This would be a physical event for only women who want to get into the field of digital marketing.

It will be held on the 31st of March in Lagos. Entrance is free. However it would be strictly by invitation for ONLY women who join this waitlist.

This event would feature:

Live seminar and Round table discussion, topic: "How to get into digital marketing, acquire highly demanded skills, and monetize your skills through jobs and entrepreneurship.
Job fair
Award for high flying beneficiaries of DM-WEEP
Tea break and lunch break.
Connect with some of the top recruiters and women digital marketers in Nigeria
Chance to win a fully funded scholarship in digital marketing
And more

The last time we held similar physical event in Partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labour and some of the top employers in both the government and private sector, so many women had opportunities to get started with digital marketing.

Some of our beneficiaries got instant job offers Including Azeezat, who got 2 job offers including from a foreign multinational to work remotely.

This year, we are doing it bigger

Why am I telling you this?

This is not only an avenue to celebrate our students and beneficiaries with great accomplishments.

This is also a great opportunity for you if you are female and want to get into digital marketing.

The event would be a closed one, and would be held on Lagos Island (Location to be revealed to those in the waitlist).

We cannot take every member of the public.

However, if you are in Lagos, and would like to attend the live event Award ceremony, and digital marketing empowerment program.

Fill this form. Even if you do not get an exclusive invite to join the physical event, it would be streamed live, and you would get the link to watch it online.

You also stand a chance of getting a fully funded scholarship for our women digital marketing skills training program.

Click here to join the waitlist for free ⇒ DM-WEEP Award ceremony, and Women digital marketing empowerment program

You can also forward this email to any woman who will be interested in getting into digital marketing or coming to this event. The more the merrier

Register Here