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31
Jan

South African Wine Industry Navigates Stormy Waters, But Signs of Resilience Emerge

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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The South African wine industry is facing a barrage of challenges, from climate change and economic headwinds to unfounded health scares and regulatory hurdles. This was the stark reality painted by Vinpro chairperson, Anton Smuts, at the recent Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day.   “We are operating in a VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, and […]

30
Jan

Transerve-JHT Cuts Costs and Boosts Efficiency with Atlas Copco’s On-Site Nitrogen Solution

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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  • 4 min read

Johannesburg, South Africa: Transerve-JHT Laser Cut (Pty) Ltd, a leading provider of precision laser cutting services to the road haulage industry, has significantly enhanced its operational efficiency and slashed costs by implementing an Atlas Copco skid-mounted nitrogen generation system. Technical Director Douw Meyer lauds the solution, stating, “This system has been transformative for our business. […]

28
Jan

USAID Funding Halt Throws Tanzanian Agriculture into Turmoil

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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The Tanzanian agricultural sector faces a precarious future following the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) decision to halt all new funding obligations. This abrupt policy shift, stemming from a recent executive order reassessing U.S. foreign aid, has sent shockwaves through the Tanzanian NGO community, many of whom rely heavily on USAID support for […]

28
Jan

A Hopeful Harvest: Digital Maps Pioneering a Future of Food Security in West Africa

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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The sun beats down relentlessly on the parched earth of West Africa and the Sahel. Here, millions of smallholder farmers toil on the land, their livelihoods threatened by a vicious cycle of low yields, degraded soil, and a climate in flux. The spectre of food insecurity looms large, a constant worry for communities already grappling […]

27
Jan

NADF CEO: Nigeria “Agriculture is No Longer Just a Livelihood; It’s a Goldmine”

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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Abeokuta, Ogun State: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) is poised to spearhead a transformative revolution in Nigerian agriculture, according to its Executive Secretary, Muhammad Abu Ibrahim. Speaking at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, during the university’s convocation ceremony, Mr Ibrahim declared that agriculture has evolved from a mere subsistence activity to a dynamic […]

27
Jan

Zambian Fish Farming: A Sustainable Path to Food Security

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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University Park, Pa. – In a nation grappling with a “fish deficit” and a persistent protein gap, aquaculture, or fish farming, is emerging as a vital pillar of Zambia’s agricultural landscape. A recent study led by Penn State researchers delves into the intricate world of smallholder fish farmers in northern Zambia, revealing how their ingenious […]

27
Jan

SA Land Reform Bill Signed: Concerns Emerge Over Food Security and Property Rights

  • Ryan Matthews / 7 months
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Johannesburg: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Expropriation Bill into law on January 23rd has ignited a wave of debate across South Africa. While the government has heralded the bill as a crucial step towards addressing historical land injustices, the bill has also sparked significant concerns among the agricultural sector and other stakeholders. The new […]

24
Jan

Africa Agri Tech 2025: A Glimpse into the Future of Farming

  • Ryan Matthews / 8 months
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The agricultural landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by rapid advancements in science and technology. To explore these groundbreaking developments, Africa Agri Tech 2025 will convene a gathering of innovators, scientists, and industry leaders at the forefront of agricultural innovation.   The event, building upon the success of its 2020 launch, will delve into […]

24
Jan

French Energy Giant Delays Mozambique LNG Project Amidst Ongoing Security Concerns

  • Ryan Matthews / 8 months
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TotalEnergies, the French energy giant, has further delayed its ambitious $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique due to persistent security concerns. The project, which was halted in 2021 following a violent insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region, faced a setback after the recent disputed presidential election.   The company, in a […]

24
Jan

Poultry Sector Suffers Heavy Losses After Mozambique Unrest

  • Ryan Matthews / 8 months
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The Mozambican poultry sector is reeling from the impact of the widespread unrest that followed the country’s general elections in October last year. The prolonged period of civil unrest, which paralyzed much of the country for approximately two months, has inflicted an estimated US$300 million in losses on the industry. According to Yacub Latif, vice-president […]