Key Priorities for the South African Agricultural Sector in 2025 South Africa’s agricultural sector is heavily reliant on exports, but regulatory challenges and animal disease outbreaks have impacted trade. To remain competitive,…

EU Scraps Pesticide Reduction Proposal Amid Farmer Protest The European Commission has scrapped a plan to cut pesticide usage in half across the European Union, following demonstrations by farmers in several countries,…

EU-Funded Seeds4Liberia Project Supports Climate-Resilient Seed Systems in Liberia Launched in Monrovia, the EU-funded Seeds4Liberia Project, with a budget of $6.5 million, seeks to reinvigorate Liberia’s farming industry by improving robust seed…

Empowering Indigenous Communities in Canada’s Agricultural Sector The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) aims to promote reconciliation within Canada’s agriculture by empowering Indigenous communities to participate in farming and ranching activities.…

AI-Powered Apps Enhance Farming Efficiency for Smallholders in Kenya Small-scale farmers in Kenya are exploring using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. AI-powered apps like Virtual Agronomist and PlantVillage offer tailored advice on fertilizer…

Significant Funding for Farming Research in Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced a significant investment in organic farming research to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. Kody Blois, a Member of Parliament, disclosed that…

Empowering Smallholder Farmers for Sustainable Food Security in Nigeria The Nigerian government has launched an Agricultural Empowerment Programme across six South-South states to enhance food security and promote cooperative farming. The “Earn…

Local School transforms into Agriculture Academy in Southern Alberta A local school transitions into an agriculture academy in Southern Alberta. The initiative is supported by community fundraising and collaboration and is a…

Ghana Announces Plan to Lift Grain Export Ban by November Ghana’s Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong revealed intentions to remove the grain export restriction by November. This ban was implemented following…

China Strengthens Support for Zimbabwe’s Agriculture The Chinese government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector development through various means, including technical support, infrastructure development, and market access to its…