Sustainability & Climate
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Nigeria pushes plastic crates to reduce tomato waste
The IFDC says durable plastic crates can help save nearly half of Nigeria’s tomatoes lost to poor handling each year.
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Tanmiah Food, Strataphy launch MENA’s first geothermal-cooled poultry farm
The pilot project aims to reduce energy use in poultry farming through geothermal cooling technology.
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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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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.
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Fresh Del Monte’s North Portland Plant named 2025 Green Plant of the Year
Employee-led changes cut food waste and set new standards for sustainable production.
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Oman leads regional shift toward sustainable agriculture with solar energy push
New initiative helps farmers cut power costs and adopt clean energy, as similar efforts emerge across the region.
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Van Der Hoeven wins US$46M contracts for strawberry greenhouses in India
Dutch horticultural firm to introduce hi-tech greenhouse systems across three Indian states.
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Netherlands launches world’s first venture studio for greenhouse innovation
The initiative aims to fast-track sustainable solutions for climate-smart greenhouse farming.
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IGAD, AICCRA join forces to drive climate-smart agriculture in the Horn of Africa
The three-day meeting in Addis Ababa seeks to strengthen soil health and climate resilience across IGAD Member States.