Thursday 13 June 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

The AU and ILRI set to develop first-ever guidelines to help African governments improve food safety in informal food markets

New guidelines to support African governments to improve food safety across the continent's vast informal food sector are set to be developed for the first time. The African Union (AU) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have joined forces to produce the first framework for addressing the unique challenges faced by a vital but often overlooked informal food sector.

Brazilian Viatina-19 enters Guinness World Record as the new world's most expensive cow
A Brazilian Viatina-19 FIV Mara Movéis, a three-year-old Nelore cow breed has entered Guinness World Records as the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.
Worth over $4 million (around R75 million), that is, three times more than the last record-holder's price, Viatina-19 weighs 1,100 kilograms (more than 2,400 pounds) and she is twice as heavy as an average adult of her breed.

Tanzanian entrepreneur Hillary Shoo builds first poultry processing plant from scratch

With an aim to transform the chicken market and industrialise the country's poultry sector, Hillary Shoo, Tanzanian entrepreneur has, from scratch, built the first poultry processing plant in the country, a first-of-its-kind in the East African nation.

Momentum builds for further live export bans as campaigners mark international awareness day

Citizens and activists around the world are being asked to make a stand for animals by calling for action to ban live farm animal exports across the globe as part of this year's Ban Live Exports International Awareness Day on 14 June.

Nestlé partners with local farmers in Central and West Africa to enhance food safety and sustainability

World's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, is working closely with local farmers in Central and West Africa to ensure sustainable and safe agricultural practices as part of its commitment to uphold the integrity of its products right from the source to the consumer.

Winich Farms in Revolutionizing AGTECH in Africa

WINICH FARMS is thrilled to announce its participation for the second time in a row in Africa's largest Tech and startup event; GITEX AFRICA 2024 where we showcased our innovation in revolutionizing AGTECH Supply Chain in Nigeria and Africa.
GITEX AFRICA 2024 is a platform for industry peers to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas that will boost the technological advancement in Africa. WINICH farms will be supporting this by leading a conversation on Traceability and Agro supply chain efficiency of the future.

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Pioneering Investment: Exploring Innovative Financing for Africa's Mining Sector

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"Concerning the future of the African mining industry, we are convinced that it relies on a firm commitment to ethical and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. We emphasize transparency, fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility as fundamental pillars to ensure the longevity and prosperity of our sector."

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