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Chakwera anticipates lower crop harvests
Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera, says this year's crop harvest, including maize harvest, is anticipated to be lower than in previous years due to effects of climate change. Chakwera made the remarks after his second phase of national crop inspection tour in Traditional Authorities
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
19.4 million Nigerians to face food insecurity by August 2022 — FAO
The report said the food crisis will affect Nigerians in 21 states and FCT including, 416,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The post 19.4 million Nigerians to face food insecurity by August 2022 — FAO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFEX launches ag-hackathon to create solutions for Africa’s agriculture sector
Applicants, who will be grouped into teams, will competing for the N2.5 million cash prize to develop their ideas. The post AFEX launches ag-hackathon to create solutions for Africa’s agriculture sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Early insights from our research show an emerging legal cannabis industry with a limited role for smallholder producers. This limits the industry’s ability to contribute to livelihoods of the poor and the majority more
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Farmers group says price of rice to fall as Buhari launches pyramids
The rice pyramids were built with one million bags of rice paddy planted and harvested from states across the country. The post Farmers group says price of rice to fall as Buhari launches pyramids appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Hope despite floods
When the recent cyclones, Ana and Gombe, hit people of traditional authority Jenala in Phalombe district, Brenda Mtimawina and hundreds others were hopeless as they expected to have nothing in their maize fields. Little did Brenda and other few people from Dzuwa village in the area know that signs
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Agriculture Announces Division Closures in Preparation for 50th Agri-Fest
Divisions to be closed include the abattoir and the nursery; the Market has been temporarily re-located and the veterinary division has limited availability.
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SHARP RISE IN FOOD INSECURITY IN THE CARIBBEAN, SURVEY FINDS | The Bajan Reporter
An estimated 2.8 million people or nearly 40 percent of the population in the English-speaking Caribbean is food insecure, 1 million more than in April 2020, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations World Food Programme
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Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
NRCS: Up to $500,000 Available for Innovative Conservation Projects in PR and USVI
These grants do not fund research projects. Applications are requested from eligible government agencies, non-governmental organizations or individuals in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and they will be awarded on a competitive basis.
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Opportunities of the Russia/Ukraine war - The Zimbabwe Independent

Whilst Russia and Ukraine are at the war front, Zimbabwe has unwillingly found herself at the rear of a war that has nothing to do with her. Zimbabwe has become collateral damage from the war particularly in wheat production and

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Source: The Zimbabwe Independent - The Leading Business Weekly
USDA Investing $19.8M in USVI/ PR Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural Areas
These projects include rehabilitating dams, flood prevention and watershed restoration projects, and they are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Africa looks to Japan to navigate Ukraine wheat ban - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Eziakonwa who is also the UN Development Programme (UNDP) regional director for Africa, spoke of the unique role government and private sector partners in Japan could play in support of African
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AGRA tips smallholder famers on groundnut farming
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has encouraged smallholder farmers in the area of senior chief Mkwinda in Lilongwe to embrace new agriculture technologies if they are to benefit from their groundnut farming. Speaking during an interaction with the farmers in the area on
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
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Onehumanandmorethan37millionbirds—comprisedmostlyofpoultryacross172commercialflocksand119backyardflocksin34states—havebeenbeenaffectedinthecurrentavianinfluenzaoutbreak. TheCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionannouncedinApril2022thataColoradomanwasthefirstreportedU.S.citizentohavecontractedtheH
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Forex shortages hit dairy firm - NewsDay Zimbabwe
In a paper released after a tour of the Kwekwe-based firm last week, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said lack of foreign currency was stifling the firm’s operations. The post Forex shortages hit dairy firm appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Govt mulls Soil Act to stem siltation scourge - NewsDay Zimbabwe
In a presentation to Senate last week, Marapira said the proposed Soil Act would strengthen existing laws such as the Environmental Management Act and the Mines and Minerals Act. The post Govt mulls Soil Act to stem siltation scourge appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Cottco seeks $800m to pay farmers - NewsDay Zimbabwe
In a trading update for the third quarter ended December 31, 2021, Cottco acting company secretary Jacqueline Dube said the company was looking to complete the payment of farmers, having already paid out $3 billion. The post Cottco seeks $800m to pay farmers appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Shonga Farm Debts: Kwara govt, ex-governor Ahmed disagree as AMCON seizes properties
Kwara government accuses ex-governors Saraki and Ahmed of using Shonga Farm to fleece the state The post Shonga Farm Debts: Kwara govt, ex-governor Ahmed disagree as AMCON seizes properties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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USDA Opens Application Process for Full Scholarships for Students to Study Agricultural Disciplines
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the 19 universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related disciplines.
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Cisanet to host Agriculture Policy Conference tomorrow

Civil Society Agriculture Network (Cisanet) Malawi has organised a one-day Agriculture Policy Conference to be held in Lilongwe where participants will discuss opportunities in agriculture sector especially on trade. The conference will take place tomorrow and Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima

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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
“Praedial Larceny And Indisciplines” by Dr Victor Eastmond (Ret’d) | The Bajan Reporter
It is obvious that times are becoming 'harder' as some struggle to make ends meet by looking for ways to supplement their earning, but larceny of crops created by a person's sweat and tears cannot be condoned. Such activity is generated by a demand for the stolen produce and such activity should
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Plaskett Chairs Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on USDA Hemp Production Program
Congresswoman Tracy Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means, Budget and Agriculture Committees, released the following statement after chairing a Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research (BHR) hearing entitled “An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program.
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Agronomists dwarfs in huge robes - The Zimbabwe Independent
Considering the fact that farming is capital intensive, when someone has put their money onto something — especially in Africa where loyalty, trust and honesty are rare to find — they will be looking over your shoulder to see what you will be
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Source: The Zimbabwe Independent - The Leading Business Weekly
Let’s collaborate on wheat: Govt - NewsDay Zimbabwe
With the global wheat supply having been seriously disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine war, the two countries that have provided Zimbabwe with over 100 000 tonnes of the grain annually, local supplies are now being threatened by the incessant power
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More drama stalks CSC revival - The Zimbabwe Independent
The country’s biggest meat processor is set to reopen this month under a new name, CSC-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe for the first time after being dormant for two decades. The post More drama stalks CSC revival appeared first on The Zimbabwe Independent.
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ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa
Is the expanding presence of Russia’s private military company a legitimate cause for African concern? The post ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tanzania to increase fertiliser uptake to 500 000 tonnes - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The fertiliser utilisation increment is over 140 000 tonnes as compared to 360 000 tonnes utilised in the 2021/22 agricultural season. The post Tanzania to increase fertiliser uptake to 500 000 tonnes appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Cannabis Compounds Prevented Covid Infection In Laboratory Study | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.bloomberg.com By Kanoko Matsuyama No, Smoking Marijuana Does Not Protect You From Covid-19 Cannabis compounds prevented the virus that causes Covid-19 from penetrating healthy human cells, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Nature Products. The two compounds commonly
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Allocate green schemes to regional councils — Swapo think-tank - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The report, titled Pursuing Efficient National Agricultural Land Use for an Enhanced Economic Growth And Food Security, was tabled and discussed at the Swapo policy conference over the
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Nigeria's maize production at highest level since independence -- USDA
The country's production rose 16 per cent in 2021 above the production level in 2020 at a time concerns are raised over likely maize shortage as a result of the war in
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