Nigeria greenlights commercialization of climate-smart GM-maize NIGERIA – The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light for the commercial release of genetically modified (GMO) maize varieties designed to withstand drought and fend off pests. (Nigeria, Ibadan: January 12, 2024) The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the commercial release of transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize […]
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Top-10 most unusual fruits rapidly gaining popularity – EastFruit According to EastFruit, global trade of exotic fruits is growing extremely fast. We decided to create a top-10 strangest exotic fruits, some of which could even be dangerous if consumed unproperly, but which are becoming popular worldwide. However, let us first determine what is an “exotic fruit”? […]
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Agri4Africa Newsletter #61 View in browser HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024! I would like to use this opportunity to extend warm wishes from the Agri4Africa family to you and your loved ones for a very prosperous New Year. May 2024 be a year of abundant harvest, brimming with success and fresh opportunities. We look forward to […]
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ADC: UNLOCKING THE WEALTH OF AFRICA’S AGRICULTURE, PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS ON OFFER The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is a Cape Town-based firm specializing in agribusiness project identification, development, facilitation and management across the African continent. Hennie van der Merwe, the CEO, has the following to say about the company and its ventures: We firmly […]
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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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Kenya Nut Company Pioneers Green Revolution Installs First Commercial On-Site Green Ammonia System for Carbon-Free Fertilizer Production NAIVASHA, Kenya, 1 December 2023 Kenya Nut Company, a multi-national agricultural business, has partnered with TalusAg, a green ammonia technology company, to install the first commercial modular green ammonia system that enables cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable fertilizer production. […]
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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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