Twenty-five youth-led agriculture sector companies from 14 African countries have advanced to the finalist round of the African Development Bank Group’s 2022 AgriPitch Competition. The Bank, in collaboration with the …
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Alphabet X graduates robotic agtech company Mineral
by Editorby EditorA little over two years after its public debut, Mineral is becoming its own Alphabet company. The team formerly known as the “Computational Agriculture Project” (no awards to guess why …
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The Federal Government has disclosed that the value of agricultural products exported from Nigeria to the United States in 2020 was $63m. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi …
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Biodiversity in Africa and Latin America at risk from oil palm expansion
by Editorby EditorZero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found. The study highlights how sustainability commitments, which play …
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UN: Thousands in West, Central Africa could face starvation
by Editorby EditorMore than 25,000 people could face starvation in conflict-plagued parts of West Africa next year, a United Nations official warned Friday.Federico Doehnert of the World Food Program said violence and …
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Moroccan, Dutch Partnership in Agadir to Unveils Horticultural Center
Various officials have gathered in Agadir to inaugurate a new horticultural “center of excellence” due to a partnership between Morocco and the Netherlands. Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural …
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Experts have warned that climate change has led to the emergence of new pests and diseases complicating farming activities in Kenya. The Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK) has expressed concern …
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Coffee price rebounds on quality beans being offered
by Editorby EditorThe price of coffee at the auction rebounded in the latest sale on the back of quality beans that are now streaming in the market. The market report from the …
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World of Coffee Dubai 2023 exhibition set to host 1,000 companies and brands
by Editorby EditorThe World of Coffee Dubai 2023 exhibition, which is scheduled to be held from 11th to 13th January 2023, is preparing to host more than 1,000 international, regional, and local …
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Why Uganda’s cup of tea is half empty
by Editorby EditorExperts say tea is not earning the country enough foreign exchange due to absence of an enabling policy. Stakeholders from the tea sub-sector have this week reviewed the first draft …