Innovation & Technology
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Africa, Asia scientists trained in digital sequence information to support future-ready genebanks
Scientists from Africa and Asia met in India to build practical skills that help genebanks use genomic data to support crop improvement and food security.
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Ghana mango farmers struggle with climate-smart farming adoption
Field study shows many growers favor short-term gains over long-term soil care
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Egypt backs potato processing with US$8 million Sokhna project
The new facility will expand frozen food and ready meal output while offering a stable market for local potato growers.
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Senegal starts US$192M Agropole Centre to grow local food processing
The Agropole Centre targets jobs, higher farm incomes, and lower food imports through local processing.
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Ohh! Potato and TraceX roll out digital tracking across India’s potato supply chain
The partnership brings farm to factory data into one system as buyers push for clearer proof of origin and handling.
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Oman starts smart vegetable farms to support year round food production
The project brings indoor vertical farming into Oman’s crop system as the country works to cut imports and grow more food at home.
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Unifrutti to acquire Safco in Peru, expands table grape supply across key markets
The deal adds 560 hectares of grape farms in Ica and deepens Unifrutti’s reach in the United States and Europe.
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Tunisia clears farmers to use drones for agriculture
Lawmakers approve controlled drone use to support food production under growing climate pressure.
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Syngenta, Amoéba SA move to advance biological crop protection for Europe and the UK
Syngenta and Amoeba plan new biocontrol solutions for wheat and other field crops.
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Senegal adds drones to strengthen pest control efforts
The country takes a major step to improve crop protection and safeguard harvests.