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Get the very current news on Agriculture and Farming activities in Africa.
- Jun- 2022 -20 June
Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears
Fertilizer manufacturer Omnia Holding says African governments are increasing support for smallholder farmers amid fears that input costs, driven higher after…
Read More » - 17 June
Wheat farming drive in Ethiopia gathers pace as shortages bite
Ethiopia’s wheat output will jump 70% this year as the populous Horn of Africa nation ramps up production to shelter…
Read More » - 17 June
Pre-shipment verification of conformity for Tanzania
In February 2012, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) implemented its pre-shipment verification of conformity (PVoC) program for general goods.…
Read More » - 15 June
Testing for cannabis in the workplace – just as crucial as testing for alcohol
Since its decriminalisation, the use of cannabis has become more socially acceptable over the years. No longer a crime to…
Read More » - Mar- 2022 -22 March
New sensor-to-satellite technology from Wyld delivers global connectivity for smart agriculture
Wyld Networks has announced the availability of its new range of low-power, sensor-to-satellite terminals and modules that make it possible…
Read More » - Feb- 2022 -21 February
BEKA Schréder’s LED solar lighting solution for Langgewens Research Farm
Langgewens Research Farm is located between Malmesbury and Moorreesburg in the Swartland. Established in 1926, the farm’s purpose is to…
Read More » - Jan- 2022 -27 January
Nestle to pay cocoa farmers cash incentives to fight child labor
Nestle SA will offer cocoa farmers and their families in the Ivory Coast cash incentives that aim to reduce child labor,…
Read More » - 19 January
A lifeline for farming machinery with new cassette seal
By launching a new design of its cassette seal, SKF has improved the seal performance and extended its service life,…
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