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Kenya Launches Drone Programme to Combat Quelea Birds and Protect Crops

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

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

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

Ukraine starts processing milk into biofuel

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

Tel Aviv University researchers find plants use sound to share data

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

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

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

Harvesting with Robots: A New Era in Agriculture

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

Zimbabwe welcomes move to start citrus exports to China

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.

Transforming Tanzania’s Dairy Farming with the ADGG App

The African Dairy Genetic Gain (ADGG) app is revolutionizing...

Canada and Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Agricultural Industry

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

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

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

Kenya: Absa Bank partners with Safaricom and others to plant 2,500 trees at the Kasarani Stadium

Absa Bank Kenya announced a partnership with Athletics Kenya, Safaricom, Kenya Forestry Service, and Stockholm Environment Institute to plant approximately 2,500 trees at Kasarani Stadium for the Absa Kip Keino Classic event in 2023.

Supporting Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change

The urgent need for farmers to adapt to the...

Challenges and Opportunities in South Africa’s Citrus Industry

South Africa’s citrus industry, a global leader in high-quality...

Researchers develop biodegradable tomato-based varnish for food packaging

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

Kenya Launches Drone Programme to Combat Quelea Birds and Protect Crops

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

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

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

Iran, Uzbekistan Express Readiness To Enhance Cooperation In Agriculture

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.

China Tightens Cooking Oil Transport Regulations After Fuel Tanker Scandal

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

Kenyan Entrepreneur Juma Kiboi Uses Microbes to Unlock Dairy Feed Nutrients

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

Vertical Farms: The Key to Sustainable and Secure Food Production

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

Revolutionizing Agriculture: Kenya’s iProcure Expands Operations in Tanzania

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

MunichOrganic Success: Ukrainian Organic Exporters Establish New Partnerships

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

Farming Simulator video game attracts manufacturers with advertising opportunities

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

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

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

Satellites and Precision Agriculture Offer Solutions to Global Food Security

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Agricultural Trade Ties with Russia

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

Organic Ukraine 2023: Uniting Agriculture for Sustainable Growth

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

AfDB provides South Sudan with food security funding

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Enhance Crop Yield in Greenhouses

Semi-transparent organic solar cells on greenhouse roofs can improve crop growth, meeting rising food demands

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

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.

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

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

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Agricultural Trade Ties with Russia

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

US Blacklists 29 Chinese Companies Over Alleged Forced Labor in Xinjiang

The United States has expanded its blacklist of Chinese...

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

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

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Canada and Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Agricultural Industry

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Agricultural Trade Ties with Russia

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

US Blacklists 29 Chinese Companies Over Alleged Forced Labor in Xinjiang

The United States has expanded its blacklist of Chinese...

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

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