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How AgricFocus is modernizing, repositioning agric sector – Yemi Iledare
AgricFocus, an agri-tech company established in 2014 with a mission to modernize and reposition agriculture across Africa, alongside commitment to supporting farmers, has been offering…
Agritech
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How AgricFocus is modernizing, repositioning agric sector – Yemi Iledare
AgricFocus, an agri-tech company established in 2014 with a mission to modernize and reposition agriculture across Africa, alongside commitment to supporting farmers, has been offering…
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Zero emission: Nigeria can meet target through green practices – ACCI
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says adopting green technologies practices can assist Nigeria in reaching its net-zero emission targets by 2050 to 2070.…
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Mechanised agriculture way out for Nigeria
Gbenga OmoleBy Gbenga Omole /Nigeria is in trouble. It has been for a long time. We have only been patching things up. But now it…
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Rwanda: E-tractors for farming, battery swapping at new facility
A multifunctional facility to pilot modern farming with e-tractors in Africa has started its operations in Rwanda. The GenFarm Project has been described as a…
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Nigeria Legislators propose establishment of University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
Legislative move by the Nigerian Senate for establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, got overwhelming support from all stakeholders…
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Solar farming 101: Maximising energy, minimising disruption
As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area…
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Origin Tech Champions Sustainable Agriculture in Lagos
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A partnership has been forged between Origin Tech Group and the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Agriculture to develop innovative…
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SafeQuip Launches Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguisher Range
SafeQuip, a leading distributor and manufacturer of fire safety solutions, launches the SANS 1910-2022 approved, Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test…
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Doosan Bobcat to Create Synergy through Vertical Integration with Doosan Mottrol
- Mottrol will Start Anew as ‘Doosan Mottrol’ - - Aim is to Double the Sales of Doosan Mottrol in Five Years - Doosan Bobcat…
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Agritech’s role in mitigating climate risk in Africa
(Source: Image by Freepik) In recent decades, African countries have seen a rise in climate events which are negatively impacting agricultural output. This has contributed…
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West African rice market adjusts to price drops after India ends export duty
Highlights West African parboiled rice prices at the lowest levels…
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FG pledges commitment towards sustainable agribusiness
The federal government has emphasized that sustainable agriculture is achievable…
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Climate: Agric Minister Advocates For Community-Level Insurance, Weather Advisory To Mitigate Impact
A cross section of stakeholders during the roundtable meeting in…
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Green fields, empty coffers
Many Nigerian farmers have long employed methods that work in…
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ECOWAS, ActionAid, others partner on sustainable food sovereignty in W/Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Alliance for…
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Niger Bans Grain Exports To All Bar Burkina, Mali
Niger is a key regional supplier of cereals including rice…
Livestock
Tal-Tec: A five-decade journey in livestock equipment innovation
Farming, one of the oldest trades in existence, has evolved significantly over the past 50 years with new skills and tools improving efficiencies and outcomes.…
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Nigeria: Farmers, stakeholders trained on sustainable feed, livestock production
Sustainable feed management and livestock production are crucial components of ensuring food security, environmental stewardship and economic viability in the agricultural sector. The Danida Fellowship…
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Top 10 agricultural imports driving Africa’s trade dynamics
Chisom Michael Africa’s major agricultural imports largely consist of products for which the continent lacks a revealed comparative advantage (RCA), with notable exceptions being sugars…
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FAO trains Nigerian farmers on production of livestock feeds
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has trained Nigeria farmers on how to produce their own feeds to forestall shortages. Mr…
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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Agricultural Producers in Guinea
In Guinea, where 67% of the population is involved in agriculture and the sector represents 52% of the total workforce, crop yields from traditional farming…
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Digital supply chains to transform Nigerian small-scale farming: NITDA
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of Nigeria Kashifu Inuwa has emphasised the transformative potential of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence…
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Stakeholders hail govt’s proposal to create Ministry of Livestock Development
Agribusiness stakeholders have commended the Federal Government’s proposal to create the Ministry of Livestock Development in the country. The stakeholders gave the commendation in separate…
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Tinubu announces creation of Ministry of Livestock Development
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria Amid the lingering crisis between farmers and herders across the country, President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a…
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New ministry will unlock trillion-naira livestock economy, say cattle breeders
The President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, has said that the creation of the Ministry of Livestock…
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Niger govt to engage corps members in agriculture
Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umar Bago By Mohammed Baba Busu Niger Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Federal Ministry of Youths…
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