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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, Ag Africa,

Gene editing key to sustainable agriculture in Africa, scientists say - Alliance for Science

Africa must update its regulations to accommodate the gene-edited crops needed to sustainably intensify agriculture to feed the continent’s growing population, a new study says. “Sustainable intensification of agriculture in Africa is essential for accomplishing food and nutritional security and addressing the rising concerns of climate change,” write the authors of a review article published […]

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Europe, Ag Africa, Food Safety,

08/11/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Here’s how GMO cowpea would transform the lives of Ghanian farmers

Maruca pest is a key challenge that renders cowpea production unattractive. The larvae infest the flower buds, flowers, and the pod causing up to 80% yield loss in heavily infested areas.

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Australian firm set for Sh92 billion graphite project in Tanzania

The company plans to invest in a large-scale exploration campaign in its Tanzanian projects

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Ag Innovation, Ag Africa, Smallholder Farms,

Can small-scale farmers feed the world?

We break down the research

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Ag Africa,

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Visualizing the true size of Africa in the below map; The continent has 40% of the world and up to 90% of its chromium and platinum. The largest reserves...

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

08/02/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

African leaders voice support for GMOs - Alliance for Science

As African governments ponder the fate of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), prominent leaders across the continent have openly expressed support for the technology. From Ethiopia to South Africa, and points in between, a cross section of leaders — both serving and former — have agreed that GMOs deserve an opportunity to boost the continent’s agricultural […]

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Corn/Maize, Commodities, Economics, Ag Africa,

08/02/2022 SOURCE: www.zawya.com

Wheat, corn drop as first grain shipment leaves Ukraine

Soybeans dropped on selling pressure after last week’s strength

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Fruit, Stone Fruit, Trade (Commodities), Ag Africa,

Can Africa's dreams of feeding China bear fruit? - African Business

Amid calls for African nations to boost exports to China, agriculture seems an obvious choice, but can Africa’s exporters overcome the many barriers still in their way?

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Tech, Ag Africa,

07/21/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Anti-GMO groups lose court case in Nigeria - Alliance for Science

A Nigerian court today threw out a case filed by anti-GMO civil society groups against the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Justice D.U Okoro of the Federal high court in Abuja dismissed in its entirety a suit filed by 17 groups led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Rufus Ebegba, director general and […]

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Ag Africa, Plant-Based/Animal Free, Consumer/Retail,

07/19/2022 SOURCE: www.poultryworld.net

Meat-like terms not permitted in S. Africa - Poultry World

South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has imposed a ban on "meaty" names for plant-based meat alternatives. Phrases

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.

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