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Nortrh West Agriculture and Rural Development on Taung diplomas in irrigation agriculture
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
A total of thirty-three (33) students officially received Diplomas in Agriculture, specializing in Irrigation, during a prestigious graduation ceremony held today at Taung Agricultural College (TAC). The winter graduation marked a proud milestone...
Russia’s Grain Shipments to Africa Soar as European Supplies Dip
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s grain shipments to Africa have soared this agricultural season, with exports to North Africa climbing 10%, a senior Russian trade official revealed on Thursday. This growth marks Moscow’s expanding influence in a wheat market...
Silage Inoculants and Enzymes Market to Reach USD 895 Mn by 2035, Driven by Precision Farming and Sustainability Trends
EIN Presswire
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June 2, 2025
In the USA, silage inoculants and enzymes market is set to grow at a 4.2% CAGR to 2035, driven by focus on improving livestock feed efficiency and productivity. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global demand for...
Russian Grain Exports to Africa Rise Sharply
MENAFN
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) In the ongoing agricultural season, shipments of Russian grain to Africa have seen a significant increase, with exports to North African countries rising by 10 percent, according to a leading Russian trade official on Thursday. This...
Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s...
Agriculture on suspending trade in Brazil poultry
South African Government
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May 22, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Brazil reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 – clade 2.3.4.4b), on 15 May 2025, in chickens, in a breeding establishment (parents), located in the municipality of Montenegro,...
StarkFlight's Annual Agriculture Report Shows Global Agricultural Drone Industry Booming
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 29, 2025
New York City, NY , May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark Flight, a global leader in promoting agricultural innovation through drone technology, has released the Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2023/2024), showing the booming global...
$94.97 Bn Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2034: Western Europe Dominates; Asia Pacific and Africa Emerging as Fastest-Growing Regions - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Business Wire
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May 29, 2025
The "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2034" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, valued at $2.18 billion in 2024, has demonstrated exponential...
Managing Threats to Food Security: Water and Agricultural Resilience in North Africa
Middle East Institute
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May 27, 2025
Introduction Sustaining food security in North Africa,1 is a complex and evolving challenge, influenced by the region’s arid climate, limited water resources, and sparse arable land. In response, efforts to enhance food security by governments,...
Minister Dean Macpherson congratulates Infrastructure South Africa on hosting a successful SIDSSA 2025
South African Government
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May 28, 2025
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, congratulated Infrastructure South Africa on hosting a successful Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA). The symposium saw the release of an updated Construction Book,...
Lavrov states Russia reliable associate to Africa in enhancing sovereignty
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia continues to serve as a dependable partner for African nations in their pursuit of sovereignty and resistance to modern forms of colonialism, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Speaking at an Africa Day...
The PURE Growth Fund Opens Call for Proposals for Clean Energy and Agribusinesses in Tanzania
Business Wire
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May 28, 2025
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) ( www.REEEP.org) is pleased to announce that the first Call for Proposals of the PURE Growth Fund is now open. The Pure Growth Fund is a transformative initiative to accelerate the...
Under the Radar: How Europe’s Agricultural Robotics Boom is Driving Next-Gen Electric Motor Innovation
EIN Presswire
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May 27, 2025
The electric motor market is gaining momentum from agricultural robotics, with rising demand for compact, smart motors powering autonomous farm systems. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The electric motor market has...
Trump Uses Congo Video to Claim South African Farmer Killings
MENAFN
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May 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A still image from a video that United States Leader Donald Trump used as proof of white farmers being killed in South Africa actually originated from footage showing unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a news agency...
A journey of resilience, fueled by learning
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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June 14, 2025
In 2021, Hilal Mohammadzai was set to begin his senior year at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), where he was working toward a bachelor’s degree in computer science. However, that August, the Taliban seized control of the Afghani...
South Africa and the US have much to gain from working together
South African Government
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May 26, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, Last week, I undertook a successful working visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump to strengthen relations between our two countries. The delegation that accompanied me included a diverse...
Minister Blade Nzimande: African Science Leaders G20 Dialogue
South African Government
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May 26, 2025
*Theme: Harnessing Global Solidarity for the Implementation of STISA 2034* Ms. Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation; MEC for Education Mpumalanga Province, Ms Cathy Dlamini; Prof Saidou Madougou, Director of the...
Beyond Agriculture: The Emerging Role of Tallow Amine in Europe’s Asphalt and Bitumen Emulsifier Industry
EIN Presswire
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May 27, 2025
Tallow Amine Market is projected to grow at 3.6% annually, reaching USD 14,899.8 million by 2035, driven by demand in surfactants and asphalt emulsifiers. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The tallow amine market has...
AUC Chairman Highlights Justice for Africa
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A special gathering was convened at the African Union’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday to commemorate Africa Day. The occasion honored the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU),...
Trump opposes S-African leader on ‘white genocide’
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) During a White House meeting meant to focus on trade and bilateral relations, U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with accusations of violence and discrimination against white farmers. The...