Africa
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Central African Republic backs youth role in agri-food sector at national dialogue
Government, youth leaders, and partners meet in Bangui to discuss how young entrepreneurs can take a stronger role in agriculture and food systems.
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BCG, Precision Development call for stronger delivery units to scale digital farming in Africa
New report says dedicated government teams can help turn digital agriculture plans into real gains for smallholder farmers.
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China expands zero tariff access to 53 African countries from May 1
Move is set to widen market access for African exports, including Kenya and South Africa, as trade talks gather pace.
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USDA data guides global and African farm markets after US shutdown
The return of US Department of Agriculture reports has restored a key data source for farmers, traders and policymakers worldwide.
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Italian agrifood firms partner with African companies to grow fruit, vegetable value chains
New network links ten companies to support supply chains, training, and pilot projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
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IITA, Clemson receive US$1.2M Gates Foundation Grant to improve banana farming
Funding supports a new hydroponic system to provide smallholder farmers with healthy starter plants.
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Heritable Agriculture secures US$5M Gates Foundation grant for climate resilient crops in Africa
Heritable Agriculture secures Gates Foundation funding to speed up the development of drought and heat tolerant crops for low income farming communities.
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Mobile tools, solar cold storage, and AI are reshaping W. African farming, new report shows
The new report tracks key tools, startups, and funding gaps shaping food production across five West African markets.
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Agri fintech, AI reshape rural credit access for African farmers
AI backed agri fintech tools gain ground across Africa as lenders test new ways to reach small farmers who remain locked out of formal credit.
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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.