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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa, Carbon Farming,

09/05/2023 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

Hundreds of millions of dollars pledged for African carbon credits at climate summit

An initiative to boost Africa's carbon credit production 19-fold by 2030 drew hundreds of millions of dollars in pledges on Monday, as Kenyan President William Ruto opened the continent's first climate summit.

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TOPIC(S): Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Africa, Livestock/Meat, Climate Change,

08/31/2023 SOURCE: www.bignewsnetwork.com

African campaigners call for shift to climate-resilient livestock systems

NAIROBI Aug 31 Xinhua -- The rapid shift toward regenerative and eco-friendly livestock farming systems will be key to rescuing Africa pastoralist communiti

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TOPIC(S): Coffee/Tea, Ag Africa,

08/26/2023 SOURCE: www.independent.co.ug

G-25 Africa Summit: An opportunity to market Uganda’s coffee

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Second G-25 Africa Coffee Summit is set to take place in Uganda with the aim of addressing challenges faced by African coffee-producing countries and promoting value addition, as well as domestic consumption of coffee. Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, emphasized the importance of …

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TOPIC(S): Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, USDA, Ag Africa,

08/26/2023 SOURCE: www.washingtonpost.com

Study maps potential African swine fever outbreak in southeastern U.S.

USDA officials warn that the arrival of African swine fever could force a halt in pork product exports, catastrophic price drops and the need to cull herds.

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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

08/26/2023 SOURCE: www.iaea.org

Africa's Major Crop: How Climate-Smart Agriculture is Enabling Farmers to Reap Record-High Cassava Yields Using Nuclear Science and Technology

The IAEA and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations are working with cassava farmers to enhance food security in Africa.

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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa, Carbon Farming,

08/24/2023 SOURCE: allafrica.com

Africa: The Climate Future Is Here, and It Looks Like This Proud Commune in South Africa

Analysis - With solar power, urban farms, and radical grassroots democracy, eKhenana provides an impressive model for a sustainable low-carbon future.

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TOPIC(S): Coffee/Tea, Ag Africa,

08/21/2023 SOURCE: www.newvision.co.ug

Stakeholders want 20% profits on Africa's coffee ploughed back

The money can be invested in value addition and sustainability of coffee production, which would stimulate production while earning farmers a premium price for their coffee.

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TOPIC(S): Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Africa,

08/21/2023 SOURCE: allafrica.com

Africa: Computer Science Can Help Farmers Explore Alternative Crops and Sustainable Farming Methods

Analysis - Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world's land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that people around the world consume. As global population rises, there's pressure to expand production even further.

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TOPIC(S): Organic, Sustainability, GMO's, Ag Africa,

08/21/2023 SOURCE: www.modernghana.com

The GMO Debate: Organic Versus Conventional Agriculture in Africa

WHAT THE NUMBERS TELL US It is estimated that agriculture accounts for 80 percent of global deforestation.

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Topics: World Hunger, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

Towards Food Security In Africa

Independent.ng - Nigeria News - Top Nigerian newspapers - Breaking news - Top news headlines from Nigeria and World.

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