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Farms of the Future a Blueprint for South African Regenerative Agriculture
McCain Foods Limitedhas unveiled plans for its second Farms of the Future, which will be located near Lichtenburg in South Africa.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change
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The War in Ukraine Is Pushing Countries Short on Food to Famine
The lack of ability to plant this year could lead to fewer crops and an even worse outlook for food security.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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- food security
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Agri-Tech Startup Bags $5 Million Funding in India
Nutrifresh has attracted $5 million as pre-series seed funding in India.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- startups
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Farmers in India Cut Their Carbon Footprint With Trees and Solar Power
Climate-friendly agriculture offers new income sources and is more sustainable.
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- Agriculture, Energy
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‘Water Grab’: Big Farm Deals Leave Small Farmers Out to Dry, Study Shows
Researchers say such deals can amount to “water grabs,” creating a crisis for local farmers who now find themselves competing with big investors for limited water resources.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Heifer International Announces $3.5 Million Tractor Financing Support for Africa
International development organization, Heifer International, announced an additional $3.5 million in funding for its tractor financing initiative in Africa.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- PAYGO finance
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A Food Insecurity Expert Predicts That There’s Only 10 Weeks of Wheat Supplies Left in the World as Russian Invasion Disrupts Production
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while addressing the UN Security Council, said that Russia was holding food "hostage" not just for Ukrainians but for millions across the world.
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- Agriculture
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- Global
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Averting an African Food Crisis in the Wake of the Ukraine War
Today, the war in Ukraine — threatens to plunge the continent into yet another episode of famine and deprivation.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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