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Thursday 21 March 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

From corporate comfort to a green venture of raising fruit trees

Farmers in Kenya are embracing innovations, knowledge and skills that are transforming their lives, boosting, and diversifying their livelihoods, and reforming arid lands into thriving ventures. The partnership between ACIAR and the World Agroforestry (ICRAF) has offered valuable lessons for smallholder farmers across Kenya. This translates to a more sustainable future through fruit trees and increased food security.

Department donates Bonsmara cattle and goats to Bojanala farmers

MEC Desbo Mohono of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North-West Province has handed over forty-five (45) pregnant Bonsmara cattle and two (bulls) to a farmer Tshidi Tshwagong during the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme – Thuntsha Lerole held in Tlhabane, Rustenburg on Friday, 15 March 2024.

Africa has just six years to realise the water, sanitation and hygiene SDG

The race is on to realise the most fundamental of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ensuring that everyone has access to water, sanitation and hygiene services – by the 2030 deadline, says ForAfrika disaster response director Charles Wentzel.

Bearings International fosters a segment strategy to keep customers 'in motion'

Bearings International's (BI) segment approach to the market places an intentional focus on key industries in South and Sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime and drive business sustainability and increased profitability outcomes for customers.
"We do this," says Christian Chipamaunga, GM End-User Markets, "through the timely provision of world-class quality product, technology, service, and after-market solutions."

Second European ChickenTrack report shows food companies making strides to improve chicken welfare, but more must be done

Compassion in World Farming has today (20th March 2024) released its second European ChickenTrack, measuring food companies' progress towards meeting the higher welfare requirements of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC). While some food companies have reported significant improvements on meeting the criteria, many are stalling or failing to publicly share their progress reporting.

Alvaro Lario: "Without family farming, we would not have eaten today"

More than 150 representatives from all five continents have gathered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Euskadi, Spain to discuss the future of family farming, which provides food for 70 per cent of the world's people.

Striding for a sustainable change in the lives of vulnerable communities in Eritrea

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment (MoLWE) of the Government of the State of Eritrea and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) launched a new project, with an overall budget of USD 15.86 million, to pave the way for a more prosperous and climate-resilient future for Eritrea.

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First Mining Drc-Zambia's biggest news from the week

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6 ways that long-term mining solutions fix common pitfalls in the mining industry

The mining industry is no stranger to change. Mining has been an essential industry for centuries, driving economic growth, providing raw materials for various sectors, and serving as a pillar of communities around the world. And with new technology, evolving regulations, and shifting market demands, it's an industry that has had to continually adapt to thrive.

Upgrades Set for Nakonde Border Post to Boost Zambia-Tanzania Trade

The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania.

First Quantum Minerals redoubles tree planting efforts for 2024

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is almost doubling the mammoth tree planting exercise at its Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi.
The company is this season planting 30,000 trees and rehabilitating over 35 hectares of mine disturbed land. Last year Kansanshi planted 18,000 trees as part of its commitment to sustainable mining practices and efforts towards environmental conservation.

Comprehensive lubricant range for surface and underground mining

A trusted partner of the global mining industry for over 85 years, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA offers a comprehensive range of lubricants to meet the arduous requirements of surface and underground applications, explains Dave Gons, National Sales Manager, Mining and Regional Mining Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa.

End-of-life planning for mines requires careful planning and assessment

Due to the nature of mining, the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (No. 28 of 2002) requires mines to have an environmental management programme in place, with the necessary funds allocated to it for closure before a mining permit is issued.

Correct tension, installation and maintenance improves safety and extends belt life

BMG's Power Transmission division has the solution to avoid dangers during installation and maintenance procedures in many industries. An easy-to-operate rotation device from Gates enhances safety for operators during installation and maintenance processes.

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