January, 2025 - Afro Agri Review Journal

13
Jan

Atlas Copco Unveils Revolutionary TwinPower Generator: A Game-Changer for Power Solutions

Ryan Matthews / 1 week
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2 min read

Atlas Copco, a global leader in industrial productivity solutions, has unveiled its groundbreaking QAC1100 TwinPower™ generator, a technological marvel that is set to redefine the landscape of mobile power generation. This innovative solution, housed within a standard 20-foot container, packs a powerful punch, delivering up to 1MW of reliable and flexible power. “The QAC1100 TwinPower™ […]

12
Jan

African Union’s Summit Leaves Little Hope To Advance Agricultural Transformation In Africa

Ryan Matthews / 1 week
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6 min read

By Kester Kenn Klomegah Perhaps it was the most crucial summit, held from January 9th to 11th in 2025. It focused on raising agricultural productivity, increasing public investment in agriculture, and stimulating economic growth through agriculture-led development. It ultimately sought pathways to support African countries in eliminating continent-wide hunger and reducing growing poverty. During these […]

11
Jan

African Leaders Calls for Swift Action on New CAADP Agenda at Pan-African Summit

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Kampala, Uganda: Hon. Frank K. Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture of Uganda, has urged African leaders to swiftly move from planning to implementation of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy. Addressing the opening session of the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Minister Tumwebaze emphasized the urgency of action, stating, “We must move, not with […]

11
Jan

Africa Seeks Food Security with New Agricultural Strategy

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Kampala, Uganda: The African continent, blessed with vast fertile lands and abundant natural resources, should not be reliant on food imports, Uganda Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja declared at the opening of the African Union Extraordinary Assembly of Ministers of Agriculture. This stark reality, underscored by a staggering $100 billion spent on food imports in 2021, […]

Extreme climate anomalies pose a threat to food security.

09
Jan

Djibouti Leads the Way in Climate Resilience with Groundbreaking Insurance Cover

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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3 min read

The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report painted a stark picture of Africa’s future, highlighting the continent’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events. From devastating droughts to catastrophic floods, climate change is wreaking havoc, threatening food security, displacing populations, and straining already fragile economies. Djibouti, a nation grappling with severe water scarcity and […]

09
Jan

East Africa to Host Global Aquaculture Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Entebbe, Uganda: Uganda is set to host the prestigious World Aquaculture Safari 2025 at the picturesque Speke Resort Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. This landmark event, combining the World Aquaculture Conference with the African Regional Aquaculture (AFRAQ) conference, will bring together global leaders in the aquaculture industry to explore the latest advancements in […]

07
Jan

Feathers of Fortune: Why Africa’s Poultry Industry is Taking Flight

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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3 min read

Africa’s poultry industry is poised for a dramatic ascent, offering a compelling investment opportunity for savvy investors. This sector, a cornerstone of food security and economic growth across the continent, is characterized by a potent mix of burgeoning demand, untapped potential, and a burgeoning middle class. A Protein Powerhouse: Poultry, with its affordability and relatively […]

06
Jan

Cameroon’s Livestock Sector Soars: A Model for Sustainable Development

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Yaoundé, Cameroon: Souleymane Aba, a chicken farmer from the Adamawa region, used to produce a modest 8,000 birds annually. Today, thanks to a government-led initiative, his production has skyrocketed to 28,000. This remarkable transformation reflects the success of the World Bank-financed Livestock Development Project (PRODEL), which is revolutionizing the Cameroonian livestock sector. For years, Cameroonian […]

04
Jan

African Leaders Convene in Kampala to Chart the Future of Agriculture

Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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2 min read

Kampala, Uganda: The African Union will host an Extraordinary Summit in Kampala from 9th to 11th January 2025 to chart a new course for African agriculture. The summit, supported by the Ugandan government, aims to endorse the “Kampala Declaration,” a blueprint for transforming Africa’s agri-food systems over the next decade. This crucial gathering, organized by […]

04
Jan

A Year of Mixed Fortunes: South African Agriculture Looks to 2025

Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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3 min read

Johannesburg: 2024 presented a mixed bag for South African agriculture. While the La Niña rains brought much-needed relief, their late arrival in some regions hampered planting and strained grazing resources. Despite these challenges, the sector is poised for a modest recovery in 2025, according to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of […]

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