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Mushroom farming identified as one agricultural sector
Mushroom farming, often shied away from by many established and aspirant farmers has been identified as one agricultural sector that has the potential to ... -
Flowers by sea conference
Seafreight replacing airfreight is just a matter of time. Shipping flowers by boat from Africa to Europe is not only possible, it is ... -
Cameroon Blames War in Ukraine for Food Price Spikes
Yaounde, Cameroon — Officials in Cameroon are urging people to eat local foods instead of imports, following protests over shortages and price spikes caused ... -
McCain brings ‘Farms of the Future’ project to SA
The group is working ‘to reimagine the way we grow a potato’, according to its CEO. Image: Supplied Multinational frozen food company group McCain ... -
Five Ways Advancing Sustainable Agrifood Systems Promotes a Healthy Environment
Andrew Wasike/Deutsche Welle/Some crops are becoming scarce in Kenya due to the ongoing locust plague. Achieving environmental goals is embedded in FAO’s work Agriculture ... -
Kenya calls on Africa to prioritize climate change in development plans
Kenya on Thursday challenged African policymakers to prioritize the impact of climate change when designing economic development blueprints.
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Mushroom farming identified as one agricultural sector
Mushroom farming, often shied away from by many established and aspirant farmers has been identified as one agricultural sector that has the potential to stimulate equitable and inclusive growth, while boosting SA’s economic recovery plan. According to the South African Farmer’s Association, South Africa produces about 21 000 tonnes of mushrooms per year, and these ...Flowers by sea conference
Seafreight replacing airfreight is just a matter of time. Shipping flowers by boat from Africa to Europe is not only possible, it is the future alternative for airfreight. South America is already ‘doing’ it. By 2030 it is expected that 50% of all perishable products will be transported by boat. How ever this can ...Cameroon Blames War in Ukraine for Food Price Spikes
Yaounde, Cameroon — Officials in Cameroon are urging people to eat local foods instead of imports, following protests over shortages and price spikes caused in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Paul Biya last week ordered ministers to explain to the public that Russia’s Black Sea blockade, not local taxes, has caused a nearly ...McCain brings ‘Farms of the Future’ project to SA
The group is working ‘to reimagine the way we grow a potato’, according to its CEO. Image: Supplied Multinational frozen food company group McCain will be developing its second ‘Farms of the Future’ project, a farm focused on sustainable regenerative farming practices, near Litchenburg in the North West province. This follows the launch of the ...
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