International News
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Surge in attacks on Nigerian farmers undermines food reserves
Picture: 123RF Abuja — A surge in attacks on Nigerian farmers is having a knock-on effect on the West African nation’s food reserves. Stocks ... -
Agribusiness confidence rises to its highest level in 6 years
©Igor Stevanovic via 123RF Following a notable recovery to 51 points in quarter three of 2020, the Agbiz/IDC #Agribusiness Confidence Index rose to 61 ... -
Agriculture, not tourism or oil, is key to economic recovery in Africa
Economists project that countries with sizeable agriculture sectors and low exposure to tourism will recover quicker from the economic crisis fuelled by the pandemic. ... -
TOMRA Food joins WBCSD
Geneva, Switzerland, 5 November 2020 – Today, TOMRA Food, a global provider of sensors, equipment and digital solutions for the food supply chain, joined ... -
WINE GRAPES, ARRIGONI’S SOLUTIONS AGAINST HAIL AND EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THE BORDEAUX VINEYARDS
Result of Arrigoni’s Research, a range of innovative and sustainable products designed to adapt to any terrain and latitude (Como, 11th November 2020) Arrigoni’s ... -
Thousands apply for government land earmarked for agriculture
In less than a month, government has received more than 5,000 online applications for state land that will be made available for agricultural purposes. ... -
Australian United Exports to pump $84mln into the South African agriculture sector over the next 5 years
(Ecofin Agency) – Australian company United Exports announced a 5-year investment of R1.3 billion ($84million) in South Africa’s agriculture sector. The money will mainly ... -
Mutares SE & Co KGaA continues GEA’s barn and milk cooling technology business in 2021
By: Lilian Schmalenstroer/Image: Linkedin Düsseldorf (Germany), November 6, 2020 – As part of the strategic portfolio streamlining that was announced at the end of ... -
AFRICAInvestment, connectivity and co-operation: Why we need more EU-African co-operation in agriculture
In recent months, the European Union has demonstrated its willingness to promote and support agricultural businesses in Africa, under European Commission’s Africa-EU Partnership. The ... -
Africa is Warming Fast, and the Most Vulnerable Are Being Hit Hardest
The African continent is warming quickly, and climate change is expected to disproportionally affect every aspect of life there, from human health to food ...
