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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), World Hunger, Ag Africa,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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'I want to see a lot of youth in agriculture' - Ghanamma.com

Alhaji Mashoud Mohammed adjudged 2021 National Best Farmer Farmers want access to credit facilities Farmers urge government to do more for the agricultural sector The 2021 National Best Farmer, Alhaji Mashud Mohammed, has added his voice to calls for young people to venture into agriculture stating, it is lucrative. Speaking after being adjudged the 2021 […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Reduce interest rates for farmers - Ghanamma.com

Small holder farmers contribute 70% to agric sector 60%of farmers are poor, APRA Locally made products are too expensive, National Best farmer The 2020 National Best Farmer, Solomon Kojo Kusi, has called for banks to offer grants and loans at cheaper rates to farmers to boost productivity in the sector. His concern was hinged on […]

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Ag South America, Food Security/Shortage,

South African food security linked to innovation, improving productivity in agriculture

South Africa's food security is linked to the competitiveness of its agricultural production. Therefore, improving productivity through innovation and global best practices will support food security amid challenges, including climate change, local electricity and water supply constraints, as well as logistics challenges, outgoing agricultural business organisation Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) CEO Dr John Purchase has said. Providing an overview of agricultural business in South Africa during the launch of Agbiz/Industrial Development Corporation Agribusiness Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of this year, he gave the example of how higher maize yields from 2 t/ha to 5 t/ha over the past two to three years has enabled South Africa to maintain its competitiveness, compared with Brazil, although both were below US yields.

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, Education,
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Topics: Young Farmers, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Ag Africa,

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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.