New Malawi App Supports Farmers in Tackling Crop Diseases
The Mnzeru Mkupangwa mobile app, powered by AI, was launched to support Malawian farmers facing crop diseases and limited agricultural knowledge. With just a smartphone
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Volkswagen Group Africa Launches Multifunctional Facility to Pilot Modern Farming with E-Tractors
The GenFarm Project is a comprehensive ecosystem offering e-powered mechanized farming services tailored to rural African communities, designed for reliability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness. Additionally,
Green Climate Fund Commits $134M to Strengthen Climate Resilience for Farmers and Pastoralists in Somalia and Iraq
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $134 million in funding for two major projects designed to bolster climate resilience among vulnerable agricultural communities in
Zimbabwe Blueberry Farmers Strive to Meet Rising Demand Amid Funding Challenges
Zimbabwean farmers are eager to seize the growing global demand for blueberries, yet many, like self-funded grower Willard Zireva, face significant financial challenges and limited
Ugandan farmers set to benefit from China-Uganda bamboo project
Farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from bamboo production training following an announcement by the Chinese government to establish a bamboo training and plantation
Gallo Implements Laser Bird Deterrent Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
E. & J. Gallo Winery, a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward innovation with the adoption of a bird deterrent
Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food crisis?
Sudan, the largest agricultural producer in Africa and the Middle East, has long been seen as a potential “breadbasket” for the region and beyond. With
JOHN DEERE IS LAYING OFF NEARLY 300 EMPLOYEES — HERE’S WHY
John Deere, the world’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, is downsizing. On January 3, 2025, the company will lay off nearly 300 employees from its facilities
Enhancing the plant health system can mitigate crop losses from invasive pests driven by climate change in South Sudan, according to a study.
A recent study by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal, highlights that strengthening the plant