Ryan Matthews - Afro Agri Review Journal

04
Apr

Reclaiming Africa’s Climate Wisdom: A Call for Reparations and Resilience

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

Addis Ababa: In the face of a rapidly changing climate, Africa must look inward, not outward, to secure its agricultural future. The urgent need to repatriate the continent’s rich, yet suppressed, indigenous knowledge is paramount, argues Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems. The global dominance of staple crops like rice, […]

03
Apr

South Africa Poised to Reap Rewards of Continental Trade Pact, Parliament Hears

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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2 min read

Cape Town: South Africa is poised to capitalise on the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture heard this week. While many African nations are still navigating the complexities of implementing the landmark agreement, South Africa has completed its internal preparations and is ready to trade. […]

01
Apr

Africa Reaps a New Harvest: Development Bank’s Initiatives Seed Food Security

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: In a continent where agriculture is both a lifeline and a battleground, the African Development Bank Group is spearheading a transformative push to “Make Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development.” This ambitious vision, the theme of the 2025 Annual Meetings, is taking root in the fertile fields of Africa, where innovative […]

31
Mar

Mozambique’s Bountiful Harvest Fuels Domestic Market and Export Boom

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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2 min read

Nampula, Mozambique: Mozambique’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant boost, with a promising harvest expected to yield approximately 21 million tons of produce. This surge in production is set to bolster both the domestic market and drive a robust export trade, particularly in cereals and legumes. Alfredo Nampuio, Director-General of the Cereal Institute of […]

30
Mar

African Union Commissioners Laud Diplomatic and Agricultural Leadership

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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2 min read

Addis Ababa: The African Union Commission has offered warm congratulations to two distinguished African leaders, recognising their significant contributions to diplomacy and agricultural development. H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), expressed his admiration for H.E. Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, former Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture at […]

Extreme climate anomalies pose a threat to food security.

29
Mar

Africa’s Climate Debt: A Legacy of Polluted Skies and Urban Futures at Stake

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

Cape Town: The stark reality of climate change casts a long shadow over Africa, a continent bearing the brunt of a crisis it did little to create. While wealthy nations industrialised on a foundation of fossil fuels, leaving a trail of greenhouse gas emissions, sub-Saharan Africa, responsible for a mere 4% of global emissions, now […]

28
Mar

NAMPO 2025: Where Global Agriculture Meets Local Soil

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

Bothaville, South Africa: As the global agricultural landscape grapples with interconnected challenges, South African farmers are poised to embrace a new era of innovation at the 57th annual NAMPO Harvest Day. Scheduled for May 13-16, 2025, at NAMPO Park, Bothaville, this premier agricultural showcase will adopt the theme “Global Agriculture, Locally!”, emphasising the crucial role […]

27
Mar

Ruto’s Climate Summit: A Continent Divided or United?

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya’s President William Ruto’s bold offer to host the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS) has ignited a debate, revealing both the continent’s urgent need for climate action and the complex politics surrounding it. Ruto’s announcement, made at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Ethiopia, came amidst the backdrop of Kenya’s failed bid for […]

26
Mar

Alarming Rise in Antibiotic-Resistant E. coli Found in Kumasi’s Food Chain

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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2 min read

Kumasi, Ghana: A recent study conducted in Kumasi, Ghana, has revealed a concerning prevalence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria within the local food production chain, raising alarms about potential public health risks. Researchers have discovered significant levels of these resistant bacteria in lettuce, poultry manure, irrigation water, and soil samples, indicating widespread contamination. The study, […]

24
Mar

African Swine Fever Threatens Croatia’s Heritage Pig Breed

Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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3 min read

From Ivana Marić in Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia: The picturesque fields of Eastern Croatia, home to the distinctive Black Slavonian pig, have been rocked by a recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). This highly contagious disease, which decimates pig populations, has prompted an urgent scientific investigation into its impact on the breed’s genetic diversity. […]

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