FRA's biggest news from the week

FRA's biggest news from the week

Web version    Forward       Food for thought: the myriad applications of hot dip galvanizing in agriculture       Whether for products such as wire fences and piping, pivot conveyors for irrigation or frames and gutters for greenhouses, the agricultural sector has traditionally bought and specified hot dip galvanizing as a preferred corrosion control mechanism. However, the Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA) needs to tackle a new set of challenges for the agricultural sector, according to Executive Director Robin Clarke. Read more

CNH Thailand spotlights agriculture innovation and education At its inaugural Thai Media Day, CNH, the world-class agriculture and construction equipment, technology, and services company, announced multiple innovation and education initiatives to boost agriculture productivity and sustainability in Thailand. Read more

3rd Africa Protein Summit routes for a Just Transition from Industrial Animal Production to Equitable, Humane, and Sustainable Food Systems The global industrial animal production system has been widely criticized for its environmental degradation, inequity, and threat to public health. This came up during the 3rd Africa Protein Summit convened by World Animal Protection in Nairobi. Read more

AfDB approves $46M grant funding for agricultural productivity, food security and resilience in South Sudan The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $46.2 million grant to support the first phase of the Climate Resilient Agri-Food System Transformation Programme in South Sudan. This initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity, improve food security and enhance the country's resilience. Read more

UFS, ARC establish research chairs to address climate change In a concerted effort to address the challenges and impact of climate change in Southern Africa, the University of the Free State (UFS) together with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) established four new research chairs within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS). Read more

AGRA pledges USD$40M to support agriculture and livestock sectors in Tanzania The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has committed $40 million (approximately 106 billion TZS) to bolster Tanzania's agriculture and livestock sectors through the government's Building Better Tomorrow (BBT) initiative. Read more

Triple-Iron conquers global markets and is now approved in multiple countries orenku A/S celebrates another international milestone with the approval of Triple-Iron in several international markets, paving the way for improved animal welfare worldwide.. Read more

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