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South Sudan’s $33 million WACRESS project tackles climate change by strengthening climate resilience and restoring ecosystems in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
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Niger state’s governor, Muhammed Bago, seeks to involve both formal and informal youth sectors in his Green Economy initiative, targeting 4.5 million hectares of land cultivation.
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Yobe state has signed a ₦14 billion contract to procure farm inputs, equipment, and renovate agricultural offices to revitalize the agricultural sector.
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World Bee Day 2024 highlights the critical role of young people in beekeeping to enhance crop yields, ensure food security, and maintain ecological balance.
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The EU is introducing stricter guidelines on emergency pesticide use, emphasizing that member states cannot grant temporary authorizations for prohibited substances.
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USDA invests $30.8 million in over 1,800 historically black Land-grant Universities for agricultural research.
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A Philippines court revoked the permit for Golden Rice, citing environmental and health concerns, impacting small-scale farmers economically.
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Algeria launched its third agricultural census to gather data on current farming practices and inform future policies.
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Declining turkey vulture populations in North America pose ecological and economic challenges for South American farmers, who rely on these birds for natural waste management.
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The Nigerian House of Representatives passed a bill proposing a new Agricultural and Energy Technical Institute in Delta State.
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Nigeria produces the most cassava in the world, responsible for more than 18% of the crop!
Yet, producers in the country does not export any significant portion.
Why?
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Ekiti state’s governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated a new security outfit, the Ekiti Agro Marshals, to safeguard farmlands, schools, and palaces across the state.
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The Chinese government is reducing breeding sows numbers by 5% as declining pork prices threatens the market and stakeholders.
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The World Bank forecasts that Equatorial Guinea's GDP will contract by 6.1% in 2024 after it fell by an estimated 2.5% in 2023. Its negative growth is blamed on aging oil wells and the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Exports of rice from Vietnam and Thailand have surged following restrictions in India, the world's biggest supplier, as importing countries scramble to find new sources.
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Political groups in the European Parliament attempt to reach a deal on gene editing next week as experts in the Council seek to untangle the controversial points of the legislation and NGOs protest in Brussels.
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Dry conditions will allow Argentina farmers to plant soy & corn crops, which get delayed during periods of wet weather. This favourable condition could affect 2024 projections for the grains as the country is a leading exporter.
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