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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Fruit, Ag Africa, Horticulture, Food Security/Shortage,
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Topics: Ag Africa, Soybeans,

🌾 News Alert! 🚀 South Africa Achieves Record Soybean Crop with State Intervention! 🌱🇿🇦 The latest report reveals how strategic initiatives have propelled the nation to remarkable agricultural success. Stay tuned for more updates! #AgriculturalRevolution #SoybeanHarvest #SouthAfrica 🌍🌿

Sunday World

State intervention propels South Africa to a record soybean crop

The soybean industry remains one of South Africa’s success stories in agriculture and is now breaking new records. The country harvested a

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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River… | John Kourkoutas

Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River carries more water than any river except the Amazon. Investors demand "connectivity proof" while the Nile, Niger, and Zambezi have moved goods for millennia. We are limited by our assumptions, not by geography. This map shows every river system on Earth by Strahler Order (stream size classification). Look at Africa. The infrastructure isn't missing. We're just not using what's already there. The Congo River: → 2nd largest river by discharge (after Amazon) → 4,700 km navigable waterway potential → Connects 9 countries → Almost completely underutilized for commerce The Nile: → Longest river in the world → Flows through 11 countries → Ancient trade route → Modern logistics opportunity ignored The Niger River: → 4,180 km through West Africa → Connects Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria → Natural distribution corridor → Barely used for regional trade What European companies miss: They wait for highways and railways while natural waterways sit empty. They complain about infrastructure costs while rivers offer FREE transportation corridors. They demand "modern logistics" while ignoring transport systems that predate every European road. The pattern over 100+ projects: Companies that work WITH Africa's natural geography succeed. Companies that wait for Africa to look like Europe fail. Real talk: The Amazon River moves massive cargo through Brazil's interior. The Mississippi River is America's industrial backbone. The Rhine River is Europe's commercial highway. Why do we treat African rivers as obstacles instead of assets? Because we're applying European infrastructure assumptions to African geography. The opportunity: River transport costs 1/7th of road transport. Waterways don't need maintenance like roads. Natural corridors already connect major markets. But you need to think diffe...

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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Soybeans, Ag Africa,
TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Africa,
Team AgWiki Team AgWiki
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🌽💩 Turning waste into yield?


Most farmers know poultry litter is full of nutrients… but are you really getting the most out of it in your corn production?





In this eye-opening field day talk, Dr. Shawn Hawkins (University of Tennessee) breaks down:


✅ How to maximize nitrogen availability


✅ The timing & methods that reduce nutrient loss


✅ Balancing P & K for long-term soil health


✅ The economics of replacing synthetic fertilizer





Don’t just spread it—use it effectively.


🎥 Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/xsNxh_xfdMYe

JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Ag Innovation, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Explore compelling and uplifting stories that highlight the potential of Africa's tourism, business, and agricultural sectors. Discover experiences shared by Africans both in the diaspora and within the continent, showcasing the richness and vibrancy of Africa's journey towards growth and innovation.

Mosaik Magazine_English_ August September Issue 2025

Culture. Courage. Connection. This bilingual edition of Mosaik Magazine explores the new language of global leadership through powerful stories from Africa and the diaspora. From agribusiness innovation and sustainable tourism to...

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