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Innovation And National Product Branding Can Transform Agrifood Systems In Africa And Asia: FAO
Scoop
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Saturday, 19 July 2025, 7:59 pm Press Release: UN FAO Hanoi - Africa and Asia can learn from each other to use innovation and national product branding to transform agrifood systems, improving food, nutrition and livelihood security, the Food and...
Another ASF outbreak found in Estonia, at Tartu County farm
ERR
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July 19, 2025
The Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) announced the infection cluster was found at the Kisla pig farm in Kastre municipality, X from Tartu. ASF incidence in wild boar in Estonia is also estimated as high. Restrictions have been imposed on the...
Why West Africa Demands Climate Justice, Re-Evaluation Of Global Priorities
Daily Independent
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July 19, 2025
1 West African nations, already dealing with the effects of climate change despite contributing minimally to global emissions, are becoming more vocal in their call for climate justice. This burgeoning movement advocates for a fundamental...
Capacity Building in Field Epidemiology in Sub Saharan Africa: Findings from Infectious Disease Field Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Africa (IDEA) Fellowship Program
Dove Medical Press
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July 19, 2025
Background Despite significant advancements in healthcare, diagnostic technologies, and global information systems, the frequency and magnitude of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (EREIDs) continue to escalate.1,2 Accelerated by...
As tariff threat grows, an African leader comes to Lawrence hoping economic connections with her country can grow too
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World Sarah Bhoroma, acting Zimbabwean ambassador to the United States, was in Lawrence on Friday, July 18, 2025 as part of a four-day trip to Kansas to spur more economic ties between the state and her country....
Bangladesh garment players, US cotton farmers mull direct supply chain
Fibre 2 Fashion
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In a strategic dialogue held in Dhaka recently, Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers and US cotton farmers discussed a plan to bypass profit-driven middlemen and establish a farmer-to-factory supply chain between US cotton growers and textile mills...
South African cooks join forces to fight hunger on Mandela Day
ABC News - New York
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July 19, 2025
JOHANNESBURG -- Dozens of South African chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students joined forces Friday in Johannesburg to make 67,000 liters (17,700 gallons) of soup to feed the hungry, in celebration of Nelson Mandela Day. First...
Shapiro Administration highlights urban agriculture investments during Philadelphia tour
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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July 19, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker continued the Shapiro Administration's 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour in Philadelphia, highlighting investments aimed at expanding agricultural apprenticeship...
AI, banking convenience in Southern Africa
Zimbabwe Independent
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In both the global and Southern African contexts, AI is being hailed as a game-changer, enhancing efficiency, security and customer experience. THE rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various industries, and the banking...
Tinubu appoints IBB’s son Muhammad chair of Bank of Agriculture, others to head federal agencies
Business Hallmark
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July 18, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture. The announcement, contained in a statement issued on...
Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they faces tariffs and uncertainty
PBS Frontline
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July 18, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump met five African leaders in Washington this month, his lack of familiarity with the continent was on display. He praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English — Liberia’s official...
Tinubu appoints Muhammad Babangida as Bank of Agriculture Chairman, announces other key appointments
Nairametrics
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July 18, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture, alongside eight other new heads of federal government agencies. The disclosure was contained in a statement released by the State House...
Agriculture This Week: A.I. and robots create questions for ag
SaskToday.ca
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There is the question of the wealth required to implement all the shiny new tech coming down the line these days. YORKTON - It still amazes me how showing interest in something on the Internet and suddenly your social media is flooded with links...
India preps new blueprint for farm export boost
Mint
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July 18, 2025
Amid growing global trade uncertainties and protectionist pressures, India is set to chart a new course to strengthen and diversify its agricultural exports that accounted for $51.91 billion in FY25. To drive this effort, the Agricultural and...
South African citrus shipments continue ahead of August tariff deadline
Fresh Plaza
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July 18, 2025
While the future of shipments after August 1st remains uncertain given the U.S. 30 percent tariff threat on citrus from South Africa, for now, steady supply continues arriving. "The timing of maturity was slightly advanced this season, so we saw...
Arrival of South African oranges increased, while Australian oranges performed well
Fresh Plaza
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July 18, 2025
With the development of the South African citrus season, the volume of South African oranges arriving on the market increased significantly this week. According to traders, among the South African orange varieties currently available, sour oranges...
ZNS, Malawi National Service force stronger military and Agriculture alliance
Zambian Eye
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July 18, 2025
9 Views The visit forms part of the growing defence diplomacy between Zambia and Malawi, focusing on collaborative efforts in agriculture, infrastructure development, and disaster response in the Eastern and Southern African region. Minister of...
Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture, names other agency heads
Business Day
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July 18, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as the chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. The appointment, announced through a statement released by the State House and...
African Development Fund supports climate-resilient rice value chains in West Africa
Africa Business Communities
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $9.44 million grant for the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to strengthen the climate resilience of...
Agricultural extension services must evolve or be left behind
Food For Mzansi
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July 18, 2025
As South Africa works to strengthen its agricultural sector and support the growth of new-era farmers, one critical profession remains overlooked: agricultural extension. Despite its vital role in bridging the gap between scientific research and...