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Kenya Launches Drone Programme to Combat Quelea Birds and Protect Crops

Agriculture Brics24 Press Office - December 10, 2024

The Kenyan government has unveiled an innovative aerial drone programme to tackle the quelea bird infestation that has wreaked havoc on wheat and barley...

Tel Aviv University researchers find plants use sound to share data

BRICS24 Media Agency - April 1, 2023

Plants communicate acoustically through vibrations that carry information about their health and environment.

Saudi Arabia Urges Private Sector to Bridge $10 Billion Agriculture Investment Gap

Brics24 Press Office - November 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia is calling on the private sector to...

Harvesting with Robots: A New Era in Agriculture

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 21, 2023

Korean researchers have developed a multiple-robot system for crop harvesting and transportation in smart farms

University of Ghana Hosted International Forum on Agricultural Transformation

BRICS24 Media Agency - June 6, 2023

The forum aimed to bring together stakeholders from the agricultural sector to discuss innovative approaches to achieving food security.

Organic Pig Fattening: A Profitable Venture for Large Farms in Switzerland

Brics24 Press Office - December 4, 2024

A recent Agroscope study has revealed that organic fattening-pig...

A Youth-led Start-up in Cameroon is Revolutionizing Agriculture

BRICS24 Media Agency - May 11, 2023

Mumita Holdings, a youth-led agricultural start-up in Cameroon, supports farmers using low-cost greenhouses and solar-powered irrigation.

Satellites and Precision Agriculture Offer Solutions to Global Food Security

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 20, 2023

Satellites and precision agriculturecan boost food security by optimizing crops with real-time data and enhanced monitoring.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Agricultural Trade Ties with Russia

Brics24 Press Office - December 6, 2024

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key importer of...

Vertical Farms: The Key to Sustainable and Secure Food Production

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 13, 2023

Vertical farms and high-tech farming innovations are transforming agriculture with sustainable and efficient solutions for food production

Zimbabwe welcomes move to start citrus exports to China

BRICS24 Media Agency - June 12, 2023

Zimbabwe, which has 4,000 hectares of citrus land welcomed China's acceptance of fresh citrus imports from the country on Friday, saying the move will open new doors for agricultural trade.

Revolutionizing Agriculture: Kenya’s iProcure Expands Operations in Tanzania

BRICS24 Media Agency - May 27, 2023

This joint effort aims to extend iProcure's solutions and enhance access to supplies and services for over 125,000 farmers in Tanzania.

Ukraine starts processing milk into biofuel

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 30, 2023

Waste Management Center and Danone Ukraine are recycling 90% of expired dairy products into biogas and safely incinerating the rest

Organic Ukraine 2023: Uniting Agriculture for Sustainable Growth

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 24, 2023

VI International Congress "Organic Ukraine 2023" promotes sustainable organic farming and support for Ukrainian agriculture

AfDB provides South Sudan with food security funding

BRICS24 Media Agency - June 7, 2023

South Sudan received 7.12 million US dollars in funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday to help the country improve its food security.

Farming Simulator video game attracts manufacturers with advertising opportunities

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 28, 2023

Equipment producers, from tractors to trailers, keen to feature their products in the Farming Simulator video game

Iran, Uzbekistan Express Readiness To Enhance Cooperation In Agriculture

Brics24 Agency - November 11, 2024

Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has emphasized Iran's commitment to expanding agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, offering expertise in engineering, training, and research.

One of Europe’s largest livestock exhibition was held in Spain this week

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 31, 2023

FIGAN 2023 showcased sustainable livestock innovations and technologies with a focus on animal welfare and digitalization.

The world’s first IT Smart Hives to appear in Ukraine

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 31, 2023

AmoHive's smart hives win European Bee Award for innovative beekeeping solution, offering advanced monitoring and research capabilities.

Moses Marimi: How a Kenyan Primary School dropout made $35K from growing garlic in four months

BRICS24 Media Agency - April 8, 2023

Moses Marimi Githaiga, a primary school dropout, and founder of Saumu Centre Limited, a garlic seed production and training hub in Nyeri county made ksh4.8 million ($35,000) from growing garlic in four months.

Providing Quality Seeds: The First Step Towards Food Security in Ghana

Brics24 Press Office - November 27, 2024

Achieving food security requires a multifaceted approach, with the...

Kenya’s horticulture exports to rise 10 pct in 2023, reports

BRICS24 Media Agency - April 20, 2023

According to reports, Kenya's horticulture exports are expected to rise by around 10% to 166.76 billion shillings (about 1.23 billion US dollars) in 2023, up from 1.1 billion dollars in 2022.

Kenya Launches Drone Programme to Combat Quelea Birds and Protect Crops

Brics24 Press Office - December 10, 2024

The Kenyan government has unveiled an innovative aerial drone...

Ghana Faces Potential Hunger Crisis in 15 Years, Warns Farmer Kwame Awuah Darko

Brics24 Press Office - December 8, 2024

Ghana could face a significant hunger crisis within the...

Canada and Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Agricultural Industry

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 16, 2023

The Canada-Ukraine Agricultural Forum discussed challenges and opportunities in the agricultural and retail sectors for bilateral cooperation.

MunichOrganic Success: Ukrainian Organic Exporters Establish New Partnerships

BRICS24 Media Agency - May 20, 2023

Ukrainian organic exporters engaged in productive meetings and negotiations with importers and traders from Germany and other countries.

China Tightens Cooking Oil Transport Regulations After Fuel Tanker Scandal

Brics24 Press Office - November 24, 2024

In a move to enhance food safety and restore...

Iran Fishery Exports Surge, Projected to Reach Over 1.4 Million Tons by Year-End

Brics24 Agency - November 11, 2024

According to Hossein Hosseini, the Head of the Iran Fishery Organization (IFO), fishery exports increased by 44% in weight and 28% in value during the past seven months.

Researchers develop biodegradable tomato-based varnish for food packaging

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 21, 2023

Researchers have developed a biodegradable tomato bagasse resin to coat food packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to epoxy resin.

Russian Meat Producer Enters African Markets with First Shipment of Turkey to Guinea

BRICS24 SEO Manager - November 8, 2024

The Bashkortostan-based Russian meat producer, Soyuzpromptitsa, entered the African...

Cocoa Prices Surge by CFA450 Per Kilogram in Cameroon in Just Two Weeks

Brics24 Press Office - December 5, 2024

Cameroon's cocoa market has witnessed a sharp price hike...

Kenyan Entrepreneur Juma Kiboi Uses Microbes to Unlock Dairy Feed Nutrients

BRICS24 Media Agency - March 25, 2023

Juma Kiboi says that using microorganisms has allowed his farm, which includes hundreds of breastfeeding cows, to quadruple milk production without increasing feed costs.

The Dueck Family: A Legacy of Dedication and Passion for Agriculture

Brics24 Press Office - November 26, 2024

The Dueck family embodies the dedication and passion that...

Russia-Africa Trade Sees 25% Growth in Early 2024, Says President Putin

Brics24 Agency - October 25, 2024

Russia’s trade relations with Africa have witnessed significant growth in the first half of 2024, with a 25% increase in trade between January and July 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.