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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa, AgriBusiness, Education,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.farmersreviewafrica.com

Education is key to improving the African agribusiness - Farmers Review Africa

By; Levi Letsoko The South African agribusiness pool is filled with ample opportunities. Despite the various challenges facing the regional sectors, there seems to be a silver-lining for farmers who are directly investing in their own personal development as business leaders. Eastern Cape farmer and co-founder of CI Project Agricultural Co-operative (CIPACO) Andisiwe Mpumlwana is […]

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Topics: Economics, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Ag Africa,

Bid to manipulate weather data: Maharashtra govt suspects ploy for higher insurance claims

WBCIS provides coverage to horticulture crops and farmers in Maharashtra have enthusiastically enrolled for the scheme.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Markets/Pricing, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Negative Impact Of COVID-19 On Supply Chain, Others- Farmers ⋆

Some African farmers have highlighted the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the continent’s food system supply chain.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com

The Solar Powered Fridge Giving African Small Businesses Relief - Africa.com

Keeping food fresh without refrigeration is near impossible in the scorching climate of sub-Saharan Africa....

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Crop Dusting, Economics, Pest Control, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com

Curbing a Locust Invasion in East Africa - Africa.com

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Thursday that robust interventions...

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TOPIC(S): Economics, Food/Nutrition, Potatoes, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com

Urgent Action Needed To Protect SA’s Potato Industry - Africa.com

Since 2000/01 potatoes accounted for approximately 45% of total vegetable crops produced in South Africa and contribute around R8.5 billion to the economy

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

How Women-Led Agribusinesses Are Boosting Nutrition In Africa - Africa.com

Oluwaseun Sangoleye’s son developed rickets after rejecting baby formula. So she started a business to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients in Nigeria.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

All economic sectors in negative growth for Q2, except agriculture

President Ramaphosa said this decrease in GDP reflected the severe impact of the global coronavirus pandemic on the economy and should spur all South Africans to do all they can to help rebuild the economy.

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Topics: Rice, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

The quality of Nigerian home-grown rice is poor: here's why

The Nigerian ministry of agriculture and rural development needs to focus on the adoption of modern rice processing techniques.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Economics, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke

Expired rice worth Sh2.3 million seized

The seized products will be destroyed at the expense of the owners, in addition to any other legal action

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