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22
Dec

Africa’s Agricultural Renaissance: A Path to Food Security and Economic Resilience

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Johannesburg, 22 December 2024 – Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributing significantly to GDP. Yet, despite its dominance, food insecurity continues to cast a long shadow over millions of lives. Erratic climate patterns, outdated farming techniques, and economic disruptions have made food production and distribution a […]

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22
Dec

Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Agricultural Machinery Sector

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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The agricultural machinery market is undergoing a significant shift towards emerging regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa. This transformation is driven by rapid population growth and an increasing demand for advanced farming technologies in countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. A New Era for Agricultural Machinery In the coming years, while Europe and North […]

22
Dec

US Pledges $41.1 Million to Combat Land Degradation at COP16

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Riyadh/Rome– In a significant move at the UN climate summit on land degradation and desertification (COP16), the US State Department announced a substantial disbursement of $41.1 million towards the Vision for Adapted Soils and Crops (VACS) multi-donor trust fund. This initiative, hosted by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to enhance soil […]

20
Dec

Atlas Copco’s FleetLink: Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Insights

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Atlas Copco Power Technique is at the forefront of fleet management innovation with its state-of-the-art telematics system, FleetLink. Launched in 2019, FleetLink is more than just a monitoring tool; it represents a significant leap in digital transformation, offering real-time insights and control over entire machine fleets. Roelf van Niekerk, Sales Engineer at Atlas Copco Power […]

19
Dec

Norway Boosts Africa’s Climate Resilience with $4.5 Million Investment

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Johannesburg: Norway, through its development agency Norad, has committed NOK 50 million (approximately $4.5 million) to Africa Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) to bolster Africa’s resilience against climate change. The initiative, known as Supporting Adaptation Capacity Through Increased Parametric Insurance Penetration in Africa (SACPIP-Africa), aims to strengthen African nations’ ability to forecast, assess, and respond […]

19
Dec

A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Agriculture: $4.8 Billion Mobilized for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones

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In a landmark achievement, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has successfully mobilized a staggering $4.8 billion in capital for the transformative Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Nigeria Phase II project. This monumental feat was announced during the Africa Investment Forum, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards agricultural and economic revitalization. Senior Special […]

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19
Dec

Kenya’s Livestock Vaccination Drive Faces Resistance Amidst Misinformation and Scepticism

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In the heart of Kenya, a significant initiative is underway, one that promises to transform the agricultural landscape and elevate the country’s livestock industry to international standards. However, this ambitious mass livestock vaccination campaign, championed by President William Ruto, is encountering unexpected resistance from some quarters of the farming community. On Tuesday, President Ruto addressed […]

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18
Dec

African Innovation in Veterinary Medicine: UCT’s Ground-breaking Vaccine Platform

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Cape Town – Animal diseases pose a significant threat to livestock health and productivity, with far-reaching consequences for food security and economic stability across Africa. In response, a pioneering team led by Prof Anna-Lise Williamson at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is developing a revolutionary platform technology that promises to transform veterinary medicine. Prof Williamson, […]

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18
Dec

Young Innovators Drive Sustainable Agriculture in Southern Africa

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Harare, Zimbabwe: In a vibrant display of ingenuity and collaboration, young entrepreneurs from across Southern Africa recently converged in Harare for the Urban Futures Spark My Urban City Green youth climate conference. This two-day event, held in Zimbabwe’s capital, brought together agro-entrepreneurs from Chongwe and Kitwe in Zambia, Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe. The conference […]

18
Dec

Africa Set to Chart New Course for Agricultural Transformation

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Kampala, Uganda: The African Union Commission is gearing up to host an Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025. This pivotal event aims to shape the future of African agriculture and food security. “The Extraordinary Summit will be a landmark occasion, setting […]