AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Egyptian researcher pairs IoT with biocontrol to tackle crop diseases sustainably
Precision climate tools help Trichoderma fungi thrive in Egypt’s tomato greenhouses and open fields
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Ethiopia launches 10-Year horticulture strategy to boost farming and exports
New plan aims to improve food security, create jobs, and expand agro-processing in Ethiopia.
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AfDB approves US$117M to boost Moroccan agriculture for women and youth
The funding will support entrepreneurship, food security, and climate resilience in rural Morocco.
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Morocco’s Kaddoussa Dam irrigation project begins operations
The project will irrigate 5,000 hectares and support over 16,000 people in Errachidia province
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New report highlights Africa’s steady agtech growth amid US policy shift
The Q3 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note shows Africa’s agtech sector gaining ground while U.S. policies favor big farms.
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John Deere introduces first tracked skid steer to African market
The 325G arrives with features built for Africa’s toughest conditions and job sites.
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UAE-Tunisia forum puts spotlight on food innovation and private sector collaboration
Event brings together government, business leaders, and startups to grow food partnerships between the UAE and Tunisia
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Farmers sound alarm over profit risks in South Africa’s new agriculture strategy
Farmers and policymakers clash as the government leans harder on transformation goals over economic outcomes.
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Sibusiso Mabuza to lead inclusive growth strategy at grain SA’s farmer development arm
New leadership brings renewed focus on black grain producers and sustainable food systems.
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UAE investors eye Uganda’s agriculture potential after week-long investment mission
The visit highlighted strong interest from UAE private sector players in Uganda’s agro-industrial sector, with follow-up plans now in motion.