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Pest Control
26
Sep

ACTION Termite and Pest Control’s latest partnership continues Phoenix service area expansion

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ACTION Termite and Pest Control formed a strategic partnership with EcoServ Pest Elimination. EcoServ is a commercial pest control company based in Phoenix, Ariz. The collaboration marks a significant expansion into the commercial pest control sector and reaffirms ACTION’s goal of servicing commercial customers. “With decades of commercial pest control expertise, EcoServ will be instrumental in helping […]

Training
26
Sep

FAO Hosts Training in Oman on Climate Finance and Climate Change Adaptation for Agriculture and Water Sectors

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources and the Environment Authority, has launched a training workshop as part of the “Building a Resilient Environment and Agricultural and Water Resources” project, funded by the Green Climate Fund. The workshop, held today in […]

Workshop
26
Sep

FAO hosting a Regional Workshop on Forest Data and Drivers of Deforestation in West Africa to enhance forest and forest data management

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), is hosting a Regional West Africa Workshop on Forest Data and Drivers of Deforestation from June 24 to June 29, 2024, in Kumasi, Ghana. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), this six-day […]

community
26
Sep

Empowering women: community-based training in non-timber forest products and business management in the Kafue sub-basin

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Women farmers living in one of Zambia’s critically important forest regions – the Kafue Sub-Basin – recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), on how to earn income from forest-friendly activities. From June 10-14, the women attended courses in Lusaka devoted to activities, such as […]

training
26
Sep

Upskilling helps people and boosts profits

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Improving workers’ skills is essential to increasing production efficiency and improving staff morale, and lies entirely with the farmer, who is ultimately the custodian of food production. Indeed, fulfilling this role responsibly requires ensuring that farmworkers undergo ongoing training, says Janine Ryan. The importance of farmers upskilling their workers cannot be overstated, as it brings […]

mushroom
26
Sep

Urban mushroom farming in South Africa is a space saving, eco-friendly revolution

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Many urban farmers face the problem of not having enough space to grow produce. But growing mushrooms can be done in the corner of a flat — and the “shroom boom” is taking off. During the Covid lockdowns, many people started reading up on how they could grow mushrooms at home as a cooking ingredient. […]

Successful goat farmer Sizwe Thusi founded the Ndlebenkomo Animal Husbandry Academy, a groundbreaking initiative
26
Sep

Goat farmer breeds excellence with farming academy in KZN

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Inspired by a dream and armed with determination, Sizwe Thusi traded city life and his job as an aircraft maintenance engineer for a fulfilling farming career. His Ndlebenkomo Animal Husbandry Academy provides essential training to aspiring farmers For Sizwe Thusi of eMpangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, farming is more than a career change, it’s a dream realised. Leaving […]

Sustainable Farming
26
Sep

Trailblazer in Sustainable Farming Unveils New Developments for Organic September

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A Trailblazer in sustainable farming and food production has unveiled a series of new developments in time for Organic September. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen in North Wales, has been a pioneer in green agriculture for more than two decades, at the forefront of advances in the sector. Led by owner Lord Newborough, the […]

Sustainable practices connect the farm to the family table.
26
Sep

Strengthening food systems through sustainable practices

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Sustainable farming practices enhance ingredient quality and nourishment, making a positive impact on people and the planet. Our climate footprint is deeply connected to the food we grow, buy and eat. That’s why at WK Kellogg Co, we’re dedicated to making and sharing food that helps kids, families and communities be healthier and happier, together. […]

Sustainable Agroforestry
26
Sep

Sustainable Agroforestry

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After four years of supporting farmer training, Trees for the Future (TREES), in partnership with Catona Climate, is proud to announce the graduation of over 1,300 farmers from its transformative United Nations-recognized Forest Garden Program in Homa Bay, Kenya. Part of an innovative agroforestry project that will remove atmospheric carbon dioxide through gains in tree biomass and […]