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EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visitAnge Aboa

WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

11 Jul 2023

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

By Christopher Oluwakunmi Akinbile 22 Jun 2023

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Woolworths, partners launch community learning farm in Stellenbosch

Woolworths, partners launch community learning farm in Stellenbosch

8 Mar 2019

Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Federico Davila, Alice Mweetwa, Dana Cordell, Frank Mnthambala, Gudina Tucho, Ruben Sakrabani 4 Mar 2019

Carbon farming: How agriculture can both feed people and fight climate change

Carbon farming: How agriculture can both feed people and fight climate change

27 Feb 2019

UNIDO launches Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) pilot project in Egypt

UNIDO launches Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) pilot project in Egypt

21 Feb 2019

Will 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

Will 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

Tammy Fry 21 Feb 2019

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

14 Feb 2019

New FAO publication highlights why sustainable agriculture policies are key

New FAO publication highlights why sustainable agriculture policies are key

6 Feb 2019

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

5 Feb 2019

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

Gaathier Mahed 28 Jan 2019

Sustainable water use crucial for the Middle East and North Africa, says FAO director general

Sustainable water use crucial for the Middle East and North Africa, says FAO director general

24 Jan 2019

How investment in irrigation is paying off for Ethiopia's economy

How investment in irrigation is paying off for Ethiopia's economy

Gebisa Ejeta 18 Jan 2019

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

Melanie Bateman 11 Jan 2019

From left to right: Professor Frans Swanepoel, Professor Louise Fresco and Professor Lise Korsten/ ©UP media

Does African agriculture need a Green Revolution?

Xolani Mathibela 2 Jan 2019

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Global action required for sustainable agriculture

13 Dec 2018

Boosting R&D capacity for sustainable agriculture

Boosting R&D capacity for sustainable agriculture

Nteranya Sanginga 10 Dec 2018

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

6 Dec 2018

Steps rural communities can take to protect their water resources

Steps rural communities can take to protect their water resources

Jeremias Mowo 26 Nov 2018

Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation - sustainable products are the solution

Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation - sustainable products are the solution

Jake Bicknell, Eleanor Slade and Matthew Struebig 19 Nov 2018

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Barbara van Koppen 14 Nov 2018

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

8 Nov 2018

Land reform an economic necessity, says Ramaphosa

Land reform an economic necessity, says Ramaphosa

5 Nov 2018

Why conservation success stories in Tanzania need a closer look

Why conservation success stories in Tanzania need a closer look

Jevgeniy Bluwstein, Jens Friis Lund & Peadar Breho 2 Nov 2018

#FoodNextAfrica: How to ensure sustainable growth of plant-based foods

#FoodNextAfrica: How to ensure sustainable growth of plant-based foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Nov 2018

FAO director-general stresses importance of job creation in rural areas

FAO director-general stresses importance of job creation in rural areas

29 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

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United Exports serious about sustainability and transformation

23 Oct 2018

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

Professor Bob Scholes 15 Oct 2018

Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals

Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals

Frédéric Baudron 9 Oct 2018

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Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

AgricultureConnecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Federico Davila, Alice Mweetwa, Dana Cordell, Frank Mnthambala, Gudina Tucho, Ruben Sakrabani 4 Mar 2019

Carbon farming: How agriculture can both feed people and fight climate change

AgricultureCarbon farming: How agriculture can both feed people and fight climate change

27 Feb 2019

UNIDO launches Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) pilot project in Egypt

AgricultureUNIDO launches Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) pilot project in Egypt

21 Feb 2019

Will 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

RetailWill 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

Tammy Fry 21 Feb 2019

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

AgricultureHunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

14 Feb 2019

New FAO publication highlights why sustainable agriculture policies are key

AgricultureNew FAO publication highlights why sustainable agriculture policies are key

6 Feb 2019

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

RetailNestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

5 Feb 2019

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

AgricultureHow we can "bank" water underground for use later on

Gaathier Mahed 28 Jan 2019

Sustainable water use crucial for the Middle East and North Africa, says FAO director general

AgricultureSustainable water use crucial for the Middle East and North Africa, says FAO director general

24 Jan 2019

How investment in irrigation is paying off for Ethiopia's economy

AgricultureHow investment in irrigation is paying off for Ethiopia's economy

Gebisa Ejeta 18 Jan 2019

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

AgricultureAfrican countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

Melanie Bateman 11 Jan 2019

From left to right: Professor Frans Swanepoel, Professor Louise Fresco and Professor Lise Korsten/ ©UP media

AgricultureDoes African agriculture need a Green Revolution?

Xolani Mathibela 2 Jan 2019

Kuzkid via

AgricultureGlobal action required for sustainable agriculture

13 Dec 2018

Boosting R&D capacity for sustainable agriculture

AgricultureBoosting R&D capacity for sustainable agriculture

Nteranya Sanginga 10 Dec 2018

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

AgricultureLiving Soil: A documentary for all of us

6 Dec 2018

Steps rural communities can take to protect their water resources

AgricultureSteps rural communities can take to protect their water resources

Jeremias Mowo 26 Nov 2018

Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation - sustainable products are the solution

RetailPalm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation - sustainable products are the solution

Jake Bicknell, Eleanor Slade and Matthew Struebig 19 Nov 2018

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

AgricultureFood security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Barbara van Koppen 14 Nov 2018

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

AgricultureAfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

8 Nov 2018

Land reform an economic necessity, says Ramaphosa

PropertyLand reform an economic necessity, says Ramaphosa

5 Nov 2018

Why conservation success stories in Tanzania need a closer look

Tourism & TravelWhy conservation success stories in Tanzania need a closer look

Jevgeniy Bluwstein, Jens Friis Lund & Peadar Breho 2 Nov 2018

#FoodNextAfrica: How to ensure sustainable growth of plant-based foods

Retail#FoodNextAfrica: How to ensure sustainable growth of plant-based foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Nov 2018

FAO director-general stresses importance of job creation in rural areas

AgricultureFAO director-general stresses importance of job creation in rural areas

29 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

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AgricultureUnited Exports serious about sustainability and transformation

23 Oct 2018

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

ESG & SustainabilityWhat southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

Professor Bob Scholes 15 Oct 2018

Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals

AgricultureStudy in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals

Frédéric Baudron 9 Oct 2018

Making African agriculture more attractive for investors

AgricultureMaking African agriculture more attractive for investors

4 Oct 2018

Mars makes progress on $1bn 'Sustainable in a Generation' plan

RetailMars makes progress on $1bn 'Sustainable in a Generation' plan

4 Oct 2018

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA startup making ice-cream from insect milk

Retail#FoodNextAfrica: The SA startup making ice-cream from insect milk

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Oct 2018

Global actions needed to combat fall armyworm

AgricultureGlobal actions needed to combat fall armyworm

Gilbert Nakweya 2 Oct 2018

A bee economist explains honey bees' vital role in growing tasty almonds

AgricultureA bee economist explains honey bees' vital role in growing tasty almonds

Brittney Goodrich 20 Aug 2018

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

AgricultureFarming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Bruce Hakutizwi 8 Aug 2018

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

AgricultureIs East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

6 Aug 2018

Forests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

AgricultureForests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

6 Jul 2018

Why it's time to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides

AgricultureWhy it's time to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides

John F. Tooker 28 Jun 2018

Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

AgricultureNigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

Favour Nnabugwu 25 Jun 2018

EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

AgricultureEU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

19 Jun 2018