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Egyptian Dates Pervasive in Morocco’s Market as Ramadan Nears
In 2024 October, Morocco signed six new agreements as a step to boost the date palm sector. Rabat – Morocco is looking to import more…
Agritech
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Benue can generate N1 trillion annually from agriculture: Lawmaker
Farmers used to illustrate the story [PHOTO CREDIT: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture] Amember of the Benue State House of Assembly, Peter Uche (APC/Guma1),…
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New high-yield yam varieties transform farming in Nigeria, benefiting seven states and FCT
In Nigeria, the introduction of enhanced yam varieties by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and CGIAR is transforming yam cultivation across several states,…
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New generation low power frequency inverters
BMG’s integrated engineering solutions service encompasses a complete electromechanical capability that includes customised system design, product selection, commissioning support and ongoing technical support. New to…
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New Holland Celebrates Triple Win at AE50 Awards for Hay and Forage Innovations
IntelliSense™ Bale Automation: High-tech automation for the BigBaler range, enhancing efficiency and precision. CropSpeed Monitoring System and UltraFeed™ Pickup: Novelties for the FR Forage Cruiser…
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Join Kenya’s largest Exhibition Redefining Agriculture and Livestock Sectors of Africa – 8th AAE 2025 & FLIP 2025
8th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2025) and Future, Food, Livestock and Poultry Expo (FLIP 2025) A few slots remain in the exhibition area.…
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Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader, Mechanising Manual Work
The small Spanish village of Ontinar de Salz (Zuera, Zaragoza) has purchased a new Bobcat L28 small articulated loader, which is being used for landscaping, cleaning…
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Nigeria: Gombe government partners China-based firm to promote animal feed production
Abu Dhabi Investment Office announces tender for animal feed markets. Image courtesy WAM The meeting was described as a significant step towards tackling environmental challenges…
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Morocco’s Agro-Diplomacy
One of the significant consequences of global climate change has been recurring shocks to the agricultural sectors in many countries. From warming coastal sea temperatures…
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Transforming Ghanaian Agriculture: The Role of Digital Credit and Timely Loan Delivery
Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Ghana studied digital credit platforms for Ghanaian farmers, revealing that timely delivery of loans significantly boosts agricultural…
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Nigeria Advances Agricultural Transformation Through Digital Innovation
The stakeholder event focuses on supporting the development of a sustainable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for a digital agricultural extension services (DAES) solution to empower…
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Crops
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Ghanaian scientist urges Agriculture Ministry to reduce import of weedicides
Dr Samuel Essiamah, a Ghanaian Forests Research Scientist based in Germany,…
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Food security: FG distributes 2.1m bags of fertilizers to farmers
We must shift from feeding people to generate wealth, says…
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New high-yield yam varieties transform farming in Nigeria, benefiting seven states and FCT
In Nigeria, the introduction of enhanced yam varieties by the…
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Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study
Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or…
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Kaduna to become grape-farming hub in Nigeria – Gov
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State By Godwin Isenyo Kaduna…
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Zinc fertilisers are a catalyst for agricultural growth in Africa
Zinc fertilisers address critical soil deficiencies, enhancing crop yields, and…
Livestock
AU-IBAR Launched To Transform African Pastoral Markets
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionise the pastoral livestock marketing landscape, the African Pastoral Market Development Platform (APMD) has officially launched under the auspices…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to invest $1.2bn in Nigeria’s livestock sector –FG
By Chinyere Anyanwu The federal government has confirmed Saudi Arabia’s SALIC International Investment Company’s acquisition of a 35.43 per cent stake in Olam Agri Holdings…
Read MoreUS$17.7m livestock imported last year
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imported US$17.7million worth of livestock last year, data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. Of the value,…
Read MoreNigeria: Representatives decry capital flight on livestock importation
Chairman, House Committee on Livestock, Hon. Wale Raji on Wednesday, expressed grave concern over the country’s inability to meet domestic consumption of livestock, leading to…
Read MoreSimplifying optimal performance and yield for chicken legs
For poultry processors seeking to optimize their anatomic leg processing operations, ALPINE offers unparalleled efficiency, consistency and ease of use. ALPINE reaches the top of…
Read More‘Nigeria can play bigger in $1.72tr global farmed animals’
Nigeria has the ability to increase its contribution to the Global $1.72 trillion value of farmed animals, through pastoral farming, according to the Chairman, Board…
Read MoreCBP agents at Port of Louisville intercept shipment from Nigeria containing dead bats and birds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) at the Louisville Port of Entry intercepted a shipment containing 41 dead bats and 41 dead birds…
Read MoreTal-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.…
Read MoreNigeria: 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…
Read MoreTop 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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