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Agricultural Research
26
Sep

Building 21st Century Agricultural Research and Extension Systems in Africa

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study 1) explains why improved performance of national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES) is required to achieve many widely shared development objectives of African governments and international partners, 2) examines the effectiveness of international efforts to build the capacities of African NARES, and 3) proposes actions to improve the performance of […]

science-based
26
Sep

Why a science-based strategy is key in Africa’s agricultural transformation

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We are getting close to the 2030 deadline when Africa, like the rest of the world, should have achieved many, if not all, of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. But with just six years left, the African continent finds itself significantly off-track for many of the targets, particularly those relating to the reduction of hunger and […]

Agricultural Research
26
Sep

Talent pool of African women agricultural researchers is growing

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Kenyan scientist Dr Susan Kaaria, the director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), has witnessed how targeted gender-responsive agricultural research can yield remarkable success in empowering women scientists to grow in their visibility, confidence, influence and professional capacity. Building on its achievements, AWARD’s strategic plan for the next few years aligns closely […]

research
26
Sep

University of Pretoria to launches Africa’s first integrated, high-tech agricultural research and training facility

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The Faculty of Natural Agricultural Sciences has announced the development of a 570ha integrated, agricultural, high-tech, sustainability-focused research, training, and skills development facility, to be known as FARM@UP. It is designed to unlock the multidisciplinary future of agricultural research and development, and it is the first of its kind in Africa. According to Professor Barend […]

livestock trading
26
Sep

How SA agri-tech startup swiftVEE expanded beyond livestock trading to impact whole value chain

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South African agri-tech startup swiftVEE has expanded rapidly since its launch, moving beyond its initial livestock and game trading platform to impacting the whole value chain. Founded in 2019 and selected for the Google Launchpad Africa accelerator in the same year, swiftVEE initially conducted real-time online livestock and game auctions, operating in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Since […]

PestWorld
26
Sep

Atticus to exhibit at PestWorld 2024

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Cary, N.C.-based Atticus will exhibit at PestWorld 2024, hosted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Attendees are invited to visit booth #1601, as the company will showcase its professional pest management lineup, including nine new pest control brands such as Tirade, Ultra SC and Nixlo IGR Concentrate. Experts from the company’s EcoCore division, including Dr. Rob Golembiewski, director […]

livestock
26
Sep

In the Cattle Markets: September Cattle on Feed

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The most recent Cattle on Feed report was released by USDA NASS last Friday, September 20. Reported figures were close to pre-report estimates. Reported cattle on feed as of September 1, 2024 was 0.6 percent above the same time last year. Cattle placed on feed in August was 1.4 percent below year ago levels, and […]

livestock
26
Sep

Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants

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Authorities in Mali’s capital announced Thursday after a deadly attack by al-Qaida-linked militants that they were closing several livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that officials associate with the militants. The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks Tuesday on a military training camp and the airport on the outskirts of […]

livestock
26
Sep

Are Livestock Markets Running Out of Momentum?

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Live Cattle (December) December live cattle futures were relatively quiet in yesterday’s trade as it seems the buying momentum had slowed and signs of bearish divergences started to appear on the charts. With that said, outside markets are back to risk-on mode which may help offset some of that in the early morning trade. With yesterday’s tight […]

pest management
26
Sep

Boosting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Implementation: IPMWORKS Seminar and Conference 2024

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Baogen Gu, Senior Agricultural Officer in the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP), participated in the IPMWORKS European Policy and Stakeholders’ seminar on “Boosting IPM Implementation in the EU” and the IPM Conference 2024. His contributions highlighted the global potential of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and underscored the importance of scaling up these […]