AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Agroz IPO: US$97M AI farming firm lists on Nasdaq
Malaysia’s vertical farming company Agroz enters global markets through Nasdaq listing to fund expansion and tech innovation.
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MEWA wins Global ESG Award for Innovation in Sustainability
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture honored for excellence in research and innovation partnerships.
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Burundi expands plant doctor training with CABI to strengthen food security
The government integrates PlantwisePlus into 40 agricultural schools to train more experts in crop protection.
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Netherlands, Tanzania strengthen poultry sector partnership
Dutch firms share expertise to boost productivity and skills in Tanzania’s growing poultry industry
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Ethiopia begins export of goods under AfCFTA trade framework
The first shipment of meat, fruits, and other farm goods marks Ethiopia’s formal entry into Africa’s continental free trade system.
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UNOPS hands over surveying drones to support smart farming in Ethiopia
The United Nations agency delivered nine drones to strengthen Ethiopia’s drive for better farming practices.
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Qatar trials Korean greenhouse technology to boost food security
New methods tested by Hassad Food aim to extend growing seasons and strengthen national supply.
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Indigenous foods hold the key to fighting poverty and hunger, says KZN MEC
KwaZulu-Natal’s Agriculture MEC urges communities to embrace traditional crops for food security and nutrition.
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Tanzania eyes US$1.3B export goal to the UK by 2030
Tanzania sets sights on boosting fresh produce exports through stronger trade links and compliance with UK standards.
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Kenya pushes for lower tariffs to boost horticulture exports
Talks with key markets aim to restore competitiveness after sharp export decline