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World Central Kitchen to Host Virtual Panel on Food Resiliency in the Caribbean
The panel discussion, "Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean," will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 19.
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Kenyan Farmers Reaping Big From Conservation Agriculture
NAKURU, Kenya — For years, Pauline Mughambi, 50, from Nakuru County, 150 kilometers (96 miles) northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, religiously tilled her acre of land but still struggled to put enough food on the table for her two children. “I used to cultivate my farm, but the harvest would only
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Source: The Florida Star
Agriculture Department to Close Office From July 8-13
The office will reopen at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 14.
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Agriculture Gives Tips on Protecting Livestock, Horses From Hurricanes and Floods
Do not confine or tie animals during the storm because they can get trapped, injured or killed in the event of building collapse or flooding.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
ICZ bemoans low agric insurance uptake - NewsDay Zimbabwe
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has bemoaned low uptake of agricultural insurance saying this was detrimental to the growth of the sector. The post ICZ bemoans low agric insurance uptake appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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South Africa: SA Must Address Unjust Land Ownership Patterns
[SAnews.gov.za] Transforming patterns of agricultural land ownership is vital not just to address the historical injustices of the past, but to safeguard the nation's food security, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Two fined K750,000 over cannabis sativa in Mangochi | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Mangochi First Grade Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, ordered Brighton Nkhoma, 42, and Thomas Mwenda, 28, to pay a fine of K750,000 for being found in possession of Indian hemp contrary to Regulation 19(1) as read with Section 4(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act. During court proceedings, Mangochi Police
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Agriculture ministry decides to recommend termination of KRA head over abuse allegation - The Kenya News
Kim Woo-nam, head of the Korea Racing Authority (Yonhap) The agriculture ministry on Thursday reached a decision to recommend the dismissal of Kim Woo-nam, head of the Korea Racing Authority …
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Source: The Kenya News
Mangochi Police impound six vehicles over farm-gate regulations | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Police in Mangochi over the weekend intensified farm-gate enforcement measures at Makanjira, Katuli, Malindi, Chilipa, Namwera and Monkey-Bay where they impounded six motor vehicles found transporting farm produce. Three among the impounded vehicles, registration numbers DA3880 carrying 400
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
What about us? Time to step up and support Black students in agriculture! – African American News and Issues
By: Nevaeh Richards The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 70 Texas 4-H program members a grand total of $1.4 million in scholarships, but while that’s a great thing, you’ll notice a glaring similarity among the scholarship recipients – they are overwhelmingly WHITE! While there may be a few
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State House downplays concerns over conflicting statements on AIP - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
State House has downplayed concerns over conflicting statements from Minister of Agriculture and President Lazarus Chakwera on the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP). This morning during the State House brief, Director of Communications at State House, Sean Kampondeni, spoke about the contradictions
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Ethiopia: Achievements in Agricultural Sector Showcase Capacity for Food Self Sufficiency, Exportation
[Ethiopian Herald] "Agriculture plays a backbone role in Ethiopia's economy being core part to our vision for attaining prosperity," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said recently.
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Africa: Food Insecurity Is a Driver of Conflict
[GhanaToday] Prioritising agriculture will help safeguard Ghana's security, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has said.
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Ten traders fined K40,000 each for buying farm produce in Balaka | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Balaka Second Grade Magistrate's Court has fined ten men K40,000 each for operating farm produce business without licence. Balaka Police Station Public Relations Officer Sergeant Precious Makuta said the court heard through state prosecutor Sub Inspector Liston Sabola that on 28th July, 2021 Balaka
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Pittsburgh’s Black farmers work to grow a new future | New Pittsburgh Courier
EBONY LUNSFORD-EVANS is among the African American farmers in Pittsburgh who are making a name for themselves in an overwhelmingly-White dominated industry. (Photo by Brian Cook Sr.) by Hal B. … Continued
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Strawberry farmers to benefit from $5-million allocation
The island’s major strawberry farmers are to benefit from an allocation of $5 million to assist them in the growth and development of the crop for the 2020-21 season under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ Production...
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Rwanda: Farmers Worried as Fertiliser Prices Rise
[New Times] The prices of the three most commonly used fertilisers in Rwanda have increased, implying that farmers have to spend more to get farm produce.
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Job Opportunity at Borigaram Agriculture Technical College, Tutor – Agriculture Engineering - - The Tanzania News
VACANCIES: We are looking for qualified Tanzanians for the following posts: Tutor – Agriculture Engineering; (1 – POST). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; To teach Agro-mechanization and Soil Science, and related modules to NTA Level 4, 5 and 6. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Holders of MSc. In Agriculture
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Source: The Tanzania News
Rwanda: Young Agri-Preneurs Seek to Drive Up Adoption of Climate Smart Farming
[New Times] In response to challenges in the affordability of climate-smart farms and related equipment for Rwandan farmers, a local agri-business group, Innovation for Impact (Infim) is using innovation to find alternatives.
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Bryan Signs Collective Bargaining Agreement for Department of Agriculture Employees
"The increased salaries for these and other positions will greatly assist the agency in meeting its staffing goals and improving the quality of life for the affected employees.”
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Economic agenda: Tobacco farmers’ pressure to side market explained - The Zimbabwe Independent
Side marketing typically occurs when a tobacco grower uses a grower number other than their own to sell tobacco at a contract or auction floor. The post Economic agenda: Tobacco farmers’ pressure to side market explained appeared first on The Zimbabwe Independent.
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Govt raises price of AIP fertilizer - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Government say farmers will now be paying K7,500 for a 50KG bag of fertilizer under the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP). This is an increase from the K4,495 which farmers were paying under the AIP in the 2020/21 farming season. The Government has, however, maintained the number of beneficiaries
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STX Foundation for Community Development Virtual Series Continues
Registration is now open for the second Engage VI Environmental Town Hall, which will focus on “Heavy Industry and the Food We Eat: Impacts on Agriculture and Fisheries on St. Croix.” It will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 10.
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AIP has shifted focus from other crops to Maize – MPs | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Parliamentarians have expressed concern that the Affordable Inputs Subsidy Programme (AIP) has moved the focus from other crops such as Tobacco to Maize alone. This was said during a Cluster Committee on Agriculture Irrigation & Natural Resources and Climate Change on Thursday at Parliamentary in
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Latest food price increases raise worry for the poor
As the food price spirals a government agency has raised concern about nutrition and food security for the country's poor.
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Gambia: Agriculture Minister Salutes China
[The Point] The Agriculture minister Honourable Amie Fabureh has saluted the Government of the Republic of China for her support to the Gambia and agriculture in particular. She said the Gambia is working towards food self sufficiency and the presence of the Chinese experts on agriculture is a big
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Source: allAfrica.com
Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs to Benefit Soil, Water, Plants and Animals
USDA--NRCS offers voluntary conservation programs to help Caribbean area farmers and landowners secure cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat while maintaining a vibrant agricultural business.
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SAPS vow to review strategy aimed at curbing farm attacks
Police Minister Bheki Cele has also said they take farm attacks very seriously, after coming under fire from the agricultural community, which had accused him of failing to take adequate action to address the crimes
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Tanzania: Farmers Told to Apply Good Farming Practices - The Tanzania News
FARMERS have been urged to observe good agriculture practices given by extension officers that will guarantee them increased productivity and high crops yields. The TARI Makutupora Center, Dr Cornel Massawe said in Dodoma recently that poor crops yields are being linked with the farmers' failure to
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Burning Fuse on India’s Devastating Smoking Cancer Timebomb – Dallas Post Tribune
With tobacco consumption contributing significantly to the rising number of cancer cases in India, doctors and others are urging the government to step up its tobacco control measures. Cancer cases in the country are likely to jump from 1.39 million in 2020 to 1.57 million, or 12.9 percent, in
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