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Thursday, 6 June 2024

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Women Leading the Way: Channeling Female Leadership for Sustainable Land Management in Kenya

In a nation where land is not only a precious resource but also a cultural heritage, sustainable land management and conservation are pivotal for preserving Kenya's natural wealth for generations to come. At the forefront of these efforts are the women of Kenya, whose contributions and leadership are instrumental in safeguarding the country's ecosystems and ensuring a sustainable future.

Bühler to open cutting-edge grain processing facility in Nigeria to unleash the potential of local crops
Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler is set to open cutting-edge grain processing facility in Nigeria poised to support local producers in the development of safe and affordable food.

Brazilian companies generate $3.3 million in deals at NAMPO 2024

The Brazil Machinery Solutions (BMS) export promotion project, the result of a partnership between ABIMAQ (The Brazilian Machinery Builders' Association) and ApexBrasil (The Brazilian Trade and Export Promotion Agency), supported the participation of 13 national companies at NAMPO 2024, the largest agricultural fair on the African continent, held on May 14-17 in Bothaville, South Africa.

Water Is The Catalyst For The Sustainable Development Goals

In the Nineties, the world was brimming with hope. The Cold War had ended, closing the book on an anxious decades-long standoff that could have tipped the planet into calamity. Democracies that represented the people started to spread, and a new breed of technology called the Internet promised to connect people like never before.

Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite massive challenges

In a quarter characterised by a plethora of growth constraints such the El Nino-induced heat wave the decimated crops, loadshedding, and inefficiencies at ports, agriculture still managed to rebound strongly in Q1, 2024. The operating conditions were tough with port delays impacting negatively on the flow of deciduous fruit to export markets.

Ethiopia in a new partnership to harness digital technology to improve advisory services for farmers and agriprenuers

In acknowledging the power of digital technology in enhancing farming practices and empowering agricultural entrepreneurs, the Government of Ethiopia through the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs (DAIH) Digital Green to improve advisory services and optimize the use of data and information for the benefit of farming communities and agriprenuers across the country.

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