FRA's biggest news from the week

FRA's biggest news from the week

Web version    Forward       Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture   Bayer today announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work. The company has been using proprietary agronomic data to train a large language model (LLM) with years of internal data, insights from thousands of trials within its vast testing network, and centuries of aggregated experience from Bayer agronomists around the world. Read more

Wine grape protection: 30% increases in production with the new Vigne Plus System® Climate change is a reality with which farmers and grape growers are increasingly having to come to terms. In fact, in the last 30 years the average temperature in the Mediterranean has risen by 1.8° centigrade (source WMO – World Meteorological Organisation). In terms of vines, this has instant effects on the physiology of the plants, on vegetative cycles and, of course, on quality. Read more

Pioneering greenhouse gas research in South African rainfed agriculture Greenhouse gas emissions represent a significant global concern, driving climate change on a massive scale. This concern is particularly pronounced in rainfed agriculture, where understanding and addressing these emissions are crucial for ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Read more

Traderex Selected for Globally Acclaimed GSMA AgriTech Accelerator Traderex, Africa's unique agricultural-focused company offering a bridge between farmers and international traders, today announced the Company's admission into the GSMA AgriTech Accelerator program commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ). Read more

Opinion | A Critical Moment for Africa's Drylands: Building Resilient Food Systems A quiet, deadly crisis is unfolding in Africa's drylands, where a barrage of shocks brought on by climate change threatens the resilience of the region's food systems. The recent East African drought, the worst in four decades, serves as a stark reminder of this grim reality. A report issued last fall by a consortium of humanitarian groups, titled "Dangerous Delay 2"... Read more

Adaptation Funding Essential for Farmers in the Horn of Africa All over the world, the frequency and intensity of devastations caused by climate change continue to increase. Countries in the Horn of Africa are particularly vulnerable to these impacts as residents deal with long-term droughts, acute hunger and ravaging floods time and again. Read more

LATEST MAGAZINE ISSUE: FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area. Read Digital Magazine

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A morning digest from Yahoo News by Lily Herman Good morning, everyone. In the mood to cook this weekend? Here are 43 spring-inspired recipes. Now, on to the news.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer | Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Need to know Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish U.S. official, called for Israel to hold elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer’s speech: He said Netanyahu has “lost his way by allowing his political survival to take precedence over the best interests of Israel.” The comments drew sharp criticism from the GOP. [New York Times] In Israel: Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog called the speech “counterproductive.” Protesters have alleged that Netanyahu is endangering the nation’s alliance with the U.S. [AP] Growing tensions: Schumer’s speech comes as the Biden administration’s frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza have grown more public in recent weeks. [Time]

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In case you missed it 🚀 SpaceX launch SpaceX launched Starship Falcon 9, the world’s biggest rocket, into space after two previous failed attempts. It reached orbital velocity but didn’t survive reentry to Earth. [CBS News] ⚖️ Trump’s documents case A federal judge denied one of Donald Trump’s motions to dismiss his classified documents case. His team had argued that the statute being used against him is unconstitutionally vague. [The Hill] 🩺 Colon cancer blood test The makers of a blood test found to be 83% effective at detecting colorectal cancers said it may be available later this year. If approved, it’d become a screening measure in addition to colonoscopies. [NBC News] 📺 New ‘Black Mirror’ episodes The hit sci-fi series Black Mirror announced that six new episodes are coming in 2025, including a direct follow-up to the popular 2017 Season 4 episode “USS Callister.” [Entertainment Weekly] 🎾 Bees at Indian Wells Open An Indian Wells quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex Zverev was delayed due to a “bee invasion” on the court. A beekeeper eventually extracted the bees to loud applause. [USA Today]

What’s happening today 🎵 Justin Timberlake released Everything I Thought It Was. (More on that below.) [Billboard] 📺 Manhunt, a limited drama series about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, premieres on Apple TV+. [TVLine] ⛳ On the PGA Tour, the Players Championship continues at 1 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel and Peacock. [Golf Channel] 🏀 The Magic and the Raptors play at 7 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. The Raptors are trying a new lineup. [Orlando Sentinel] 💰 The next Mega Millions drawing is at 11 p.m. ET. The current jackpot is nearing $800 million. [CBS News] ☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

Today in history In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team. However, the Reds say the club existed more informally for several years before that. [Cincinnati Enquirer] Illustration: Yahoo News; Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images

3 Questions... about Justin Timberlake's new music Timberlake’s first album in six years is out today. I asked music buff Garin Flowers on our entertainment desk to tell us all about it. What can we expect from Justin Timberlake? So, the album is called Everything I Thought It Was. You can expect it to be honest and, in the words of JT himself, “a lot of f***ing fun.” Is NSync going to be on the album? Yes! This is very exciting for fans, including myself. NSync will have one song on the album: “Paradise.” From what you’ve heard so far, does the new music sound like JT's earlier stuff? “Drown” has been my favorite track so far. It reminds me of “What Goes Around…Comes Around” from FutureSex/LoveSounds. See NSync reunite: Watch them perform “Bye Bye Bye” in L.A. earlier this week.

Burghley House Feel-good moment Construction worker Greg Crawley in the U.K. discovered a mostly intact 1,800-year-old Roman statue while digging up a parking lot. “It was an amazing feeling to have found something so old and special,” he said. [GMA]

Have a great weekend. See you on Monday! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Did you know that your birthday could trigger a change in tax status? Here are the major milestones. [USA Today]

About me: I’m Lily, and I write The Yodel. My goal is to help you keep up with the news each morning. Have feedback? Email me.

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