AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to take 35% stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds
The deal marks ADQ’s strategic push into the seed sector as it seeks to build food system resilience in desert climates.
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Nigeria to deploy AI tools to tackle livestock diseases, curb meat sector losses
Meat industry faces annual losses in the billions due to diseases; new mobile AI platform aims to support vets and farmers nationwide.
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Kenya implements new animal traceability system amid push to expand meat exports
Kenya eyes Libya and Nigeria as key markets; livestock tracking system to tackle cattle rustling and improve farm productivity
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Mongolia launches US$3.4M smart greenhouse project to boost food security
The country is banking on year-round production and training to support sustainable agriculture.
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Dutch growers expand tomato production with Moroccan partners
New greenhouses near Agadir mark growing Dutch-Moroccan horticulture ties
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EU, Nigeria launch satellite farming project to support smallholders, improve food security
The project will give farmers real-time access to soil and crop data, helping them plan better and reduce losses.
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Dangote signs US$2.5B deal for fertilizer plant in Ethiopia’s Somali region
The project aims to ease Ethiopia’s fertilizer crisis and boost regional trade through local production.
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Kenya Ports Authority rallies stakeholders to seal export logistics deal
Final talks aim to cement fresh produce sea export agreements and improve cold chain reliability.
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Sahel Capital commits US$1M to Persea Oil to support East Africa’s avocado industry
Funding aims to grow processing capacity and strengthen smallholder farmer networks across Kenya and Tanzania.
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Solarise Africa, Idstone launch solar irrigation project to boost agri stability in South Africa
New system promises reliable irrigation and lower energy costs for farms facing electricity shortages.