Agriculture & Food Security
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Breeders welcome EU shift on gene edited crops
Plant breeders say the proposal gives them room to improve fruit and vegetable varieties without breaking long-held principles.
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Djibouti moves ahead with US$100 million plan to grow its farm sector
Djibouti hopes fresh talks with FAO will speed up long delayed efforts to grow food locally.
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Sahel Capital commits fresh funds to strengthen Benin’s crop supply chains
Sahel Capital adds new financing to support MM Lekker’s work with smallholder farmers in Benin.
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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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Regional livestock stakeholders push for stronger trade links in East Africa
Experts meet in Nairobi to shape a plan that supports farmers and improves livestock movement across borders.
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Burundi launches its first agriculture insurance product for farmers
The new partnership between ACRE Africa and Inkinzo Assurance aims to give farmers real protection against rising climate and production risks.
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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit returns to Dubai for a third year
The summit will bring together senior leaders and innovators to discuss climate-resilient food systems across the region.
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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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Nigeria adopts a new seed strategy to accelerate agricultural productivity
Nigeria launches a five year roadmap to strengthen seed quality and raise farm yields.
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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.