Sustainability & Climate
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Senegal starts major land restoration effort targeting 80,000 hectares
Senegal strengthens its fight against land degradation with a new project that focuses on restoring large stretches of damaged soil.
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Drones prove most effective for livestock methane measurement across Africa
New research shows that drones give clear and reliable methane data in real farm settings.
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AfDB approves new grant to support climate resilience in the Sahel
The African Development Fund released fresh support to help Sahel communities face rising climate risks.
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Kenya sets target of one million irrigated hectares by 2032
The government plans major water projects to grow food output and cut import costs.
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COP30: UPL launches global farmer campaign
UPL urges world leaders to place farmers at the center of climate action.
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Future Farm expands to Qena with New 500-Feddan desert project
The new site aims to prove that sustainable, profitable farming in Egypt’s arid regions is both possible and scalable.
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Zimbabwe pushes for digital agriculture to tackle climate and productivity challenges
The government and FAO are expanding digital and green solutions to strengthen food security and support smallholder farmers.
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Gates Foundation pledges US$1.4B to support smallholder farmers facing climate change
The new investment focuses on helping farmers in Africa and South Asia adapt to harsh weather and strengthen food systems.
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Kenya’s Synnefa gets US$300,000 grant to help farmers cut post-harvest losses
The agri-tech firm will roll out smart solar dryers to improve food quality and incomes for smallholder farmers.
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Future Farm Egypt: A Scalable, Self-Sufficient Agricultural Model for Arid Regions
Agritech Middle East & Africa Magazine profiles Future Farm Egypt, a pioneering desert agriculture venture using solar power, smart irrigation, and local feed systems to achieve full self-sufficiency.