International Trends
Preventing lameness as cows go from cubicles to paddocks
During calving, cows are often under pressure going from calving down to milking, and from cubicles to paddocks. The frequency...
Heavy rains bring relief and ruin for farmers
Farmers in several provinces are experiencing mixed fortunes due to ongoing heavy rains. While some welcome the relief from drought,...
FAO Director-General Lauds Ethiopia’s Agrifood Transformation, Calls for Bold Investments in Africa’s Future
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu paid tribute to Ethiopia’s agrifood systems during a meeting with the country’s prime minister and while...
CGIAR Unveils Regional Hub in Kenya to Accelerate Agricultural Solutions for Africa
In a significant move to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen food security across Africa, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural…
North West Agriculture and Rural Development Launches Farmers Market Day to Empower Local Farmers in South Africa
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) in South Africa has officially rolled out its innovative Farmers...
UNIDO Chief Strengthens Gulf Ties: Pushing Industrial Growth, Renewable Energy, and Climate Action in Oman and UAE
The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Gerd Müller, has completed a six-day mission to Oman...
Bold investments” needed to address challenging nutritional burden in Africa, FAO says
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told African leaders gathered in...
Morocco’s livestock is suffering from consecutive droughts, says Agriculture Minister
According to Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari, the number of cattle and sheep in Morocco has decreased by 38% since...
Brazil Plans 12-Year Research Program to Develop Brazil’s Cannabis Industry
Brazil’s leading agricultural research agency, Embrapa, renowned for transforming the country into a global grains export powerhouse, is now setting...
Gaza ceasefire: Surge in aid starts pulling people back from the brink of starvation
The World Food Programme has scaled up to support Palestinians with life-saving food assistance, while restocking bakeries and providing cash to help...