New Technologies & Products
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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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South Africa launches AgriSA locust tracking platform
New digital tool enables real-time reporting and faster response to locust outbreaks
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MEWA earns ISO 42001:2025 certification, strengthening AI Governance in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry’s recognition highlights its commitment to responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence in environmental and agricultural sectors.
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Ghana rolls out mobile app to strengthen animal health surveillance
The Events Mobile Application Plus aims to improve disease reporting and response across the livestock sector.
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Al Ain Farms Group, Food Tech Valley to build new logistics hub in Dubai
The 260,000 sq. ft. facility is expected to streamline food distribution and cut carbon emissions.
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Côte d’Ivoire launches US$27M cashew processing plant
Côte d’Ivoire strengthens its position in the global cashew industry while Tanzania pushes production growth.
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Shandong researchers identify genome ‘Guardian’ for stronger crops
Discovery of AtCHE1 protein offers new pathways for crop resilience and food security
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BII commits US$7.5 million to strengthen AI-driven farming in Nigeria
Funding aims to improve yields and incomes for 140,000 smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria by 2029
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Nigeria: Funding pools ongoing for agritech startups at Agrithon 2025
Young innovators will compete for ₦150 million (US$97,650) to scale agri-food solutions in Lagos.
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Nigeria opens Africa’s largest shea butter refinery with US$1.3M investment
Nigeria targets greater value from shea with new processing plant and export ban.