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- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Regional Forum on Agroecology and Organic Farming in West Africa
A four-day forum opened on October 21, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region. Participants include farmers’ organisations, civil society, the private sector, NGOs, public…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Eritrea: Call on Farmers to Introduce Improved Crop Seeds
A call has been made for farmers to adopt improved crop seeds developed at agricultural research centers to boost their agricultural production. This call was made during an event organized…
- SundayNews
- October 23, 2024
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The Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Key Priorities for Sustainable Economic, Human and Agricultural Development Presented at the 10th Re-Branding Africa Forum in Brussels, Belgium
From 17 to 19 October 2024, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took part in the 10th REBRANDING AFRICA FORUM in Brussels, Belgium, on the…
- SundayNews
- October 23, 2024
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The African Union â Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) to Champion Animal Resources in Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy at Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE) Summit
From October 23–25, 2024, AU-IBAR will be present at the Extraordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE). Held at the African Union…
- SundayNews
- October 21, 2024
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Innovative Public-Private Partnership to Raise Ethiopian Farmerâs Yields
Soil acidity negatively impacts a significant amount of Ethiopia’s arable land. So, the United States Government, through USAID’s Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture project, and OCP Ethiopia Fertilizers Manufacturing…
- SundayNews
- October 21, 2024
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The African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform Workshop Launched in Kenya to Address Challenges in Africaâs Pastoral Markets
AU-IBAR has officially launched the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform Technical Pillar Planning and Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Naivasha, from October 21 to 24, 2024. This workshop brings together…
Chronicle Editor
- Chronicle
- October 21, 2024
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CSC and Boustead Beef deal collapse leads to legal dispute over failed investment commitments
Peter Matika, [email protected] THE partnership between Cold Storage Company (CSC) and Boustead Beef has ended in legal action being taken, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious…
- SundayNews
- October 20, 2024
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WATCH: Inputs to reach all farmers in two weeks
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter THE Government has started expediting the distribution of seeds and fertilisers to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots nationwide for onward transmission to the farmers within…
- SundayNews
- October 19, 2024
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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Kenya at the HiHi Global Investment Forum 2024
An integral component of AU-IBAR's efforts to build sustainable livestock value chains in Africa is the Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project. The organization's participation in the Hand-in-Hand…
- SundayNews
- October 18, 2024
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Sierra Leoneâs President Julius Maada Bio Commemorates 1st Anniversary of Feed Salone, Encourages Citizens to Grow What They Eat
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, development partners, and farmers from across the nation to mark the first anniversary of…