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- Mar- 2025 -14 March
The future of agriculture in Somalia
Ugbaad – the Somali name for a new project that aims to boost climate-resilient agriculture, translates to “fresh sprouting pasture,”…
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Market Access Africa 2025: Paving the way for Africa’s agricultural transformation
Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture. Despite possessing 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land (World Bank, 2023),…
Read More » - 13 March
Ghana recorded US$48 million from vegetable exports in 2024
Ghana recorded US$48 million from vegetable exports in 2024, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). This marked an…
Read More » - 12 March
EAC launches 3-year Sustainable Regional Agricultural Extension Project to boost agricultural production
The East African Community has launched a three-year Sustainable Regional Agricultural Extension (ENSURE) Project, with a total budget of US$12…
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Egypt launches new initiative for expats to invest in 1.5 Million Feddan Project
In a bid to enhance investment opportunities for Egyptians abroad, the New Egyptian Countryside Development Company has launched a new…
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Conservation agriculture in Malawi boosts soil organic carbon levels
A new study in Malawi’s Mzimba district has found that conservation agriculture (CA) can significantly improve soil organic carbon (SOC)…
Read More » - 11 March
Inclusive maize breeding can yield better outcomes for women farmers in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, CGIAR, through CIMMYT, runs a maize breeding program to strengthen food security and livelihoods in a country where maize is…
Read More » - 11 March
3rd Africa AgriTech Conference and Expo comes at critical time for agriculture in South Africa
The importance of agriculture in South Africa, both in terms of food security and as a vital contributor to exports…
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