Resource-rich Africa has no excuse to remain poor, says African Development Bank President “Our governments must realise their responsibility to lift people out of poverty and into wealth as quickly as possible; It is doable”—Adesina LAGOS, Nigeria, November 30, 2023 With $6.2 trillion worth of natural resources, 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, […]
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Dragonfruit, bananas and piquanté peppers complement Eswatini sugarcane farm
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Revolutionizing Aquaponics: The Unrivalled Potential of UO2-Micro and Ultrafine Bubble Technology In the dynamic landscape of Agriculture, Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Wastewater treatment and more, Ultra-Oxygen the Water Solution division of Soldevco, has harnessed cutting-edge technology, specifically the UO2-MB/UFB generators, to overcome the critical challenge of maintaining optimal dissolved oxygen (DO) levels. Now, with the inclusion of […]
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Citrus packhouse finds golden mean between human and machine A packhouse is a showcase. It is often the place where international buyers seal the deal, Josef Malan of the ANB Group says. Within the group holding the ClemenGold license, there are six packhouses (two are joint ventures) of which Josef has overseen the construction at […]
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Soy Milk Solutions to Empower Women & End Hunger! By Miranda Grizio, IFT Promise Silesi and helper grinding soaked soybeans in Chiuzila, Malawi (Photo Credit Palladium Int’l) Three small-scale soy processing systems—the SoyCow, VitaGoat, and SoyaKit—are bringing fresh, protein-rich soy milk to schools, refugee camps, and other high-need areas around the world, from North Korea […]
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Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group ink $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, 16 August 2023 The project has three components: Climate Smart Wheat Productivity and Production; Market Infrastructure, Linkages, and Agri-Finance; and Project Coordination and Management The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totalling $84.3 million […]
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2024 Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships for outstanding African leaders (Stipend of $100,000) Deadline:20th October 2023 The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) […]
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Macfrut 2023: A record-breaking year for the international fruit & vegetable industry trade fair Record attendance for latest edition of Macfrut Expo with South Africa making its first appearance The 40th edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable industries took place at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy from 3-5 May […]
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At the heart of our food security matters is soil health and addressing this will improve our stead in the response to an increasingly warming planet. This is the view of Hoven Meyer, group manager for Nestlé Agriculture Services.
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Stevia – a leafy alternative to sugar Stevia, an ancient South American herb, might just be the answer for those who crave sugar but looking for a healthier alternative. FACTS The overuse of refined sugar in processed foods such as cold drinks and pastries has been given the blame for various illnesses. Stevia is aptly […]
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