Expert: BRICS Countries Need to Strengthen Agricultural Knowledge Exchange

West Africa: West Africa's Rice Imperative - Why Investing in the Value Chain Is the Most Important Bet We Can Make

[World Bank] Every year, West Africa sends more than 3.5 billion abroad to buy rice -- a staple food that millions of people across the region consume every day. Yet, this is a crop that grows and thrives in the region.

Uzbekistan–Belarus economic cooperation: promising projects in the Agri-food sector

Uzbekistan–Belarus economic cooperation: promising projects in the Agri-food sector

China offers lessons for Namibia’s food security goals

Namibia is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with China by prioritising technology transfer and encouraging Chinese companies to establish local assembly plants for agricultural machinery. During a visit to the Sichuan Agriculture Research Station as part of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to China, minister of agriculture Inge Zaamwani praised the facility’s advancements in crop [] The post China offers lessons for Namibia’s food security goals appeared first on The Namibian.

20 countries where food is the point of the trip — not an afterthought

These are countries where the food itself is the sight — where the market, the street stall, and the family table are the itinerary

Businesses urged to leverage international markets as Ghana, Turkey strengthen investment ties

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, is urging Ghanaian businesses to take advantage of opportunities beyond the country’s borders to expand trade and drive economic growth. According to him, the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises have the potential to make a significant contribution to the economy if they actively engage with international markets. He []

Eastern Cape maize project demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing rural development

As the world marks World Rural Development Day on 6 July 2026, attention is being drawn to the role of agriculture in strengthening rural economies, improving food security, and creating sustainable livelihoods through collaborative development models. In the Eastern Cape, a multi-partner agricultural initiative involving Impala Platinum Limited, Ntshwanti Consulting, the Original Grain Fund, and []

Agriculture Ministry Partners with IICA to Launch State-Of-The-Art Innovation Hub

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, highlighted the expansion of the more than 50-year partnership between Jamaica and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), citing []

Global Agricultural Leaders Convene In Nairobi For High-Level DialogueNEXT Event On African Agriculture

World Food Prize Foundation unites policy makers and innovators, tracing Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy to the continent he called “the last frontier” Agricultural leaders, government representatives, agripreneurs, scientists and farmers from across Africa and around the world are gathering in Nairobi this week for DialogueNEXT in Africa, a high-level event to explore and accelerate agri-tech []

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

Agriculture minister urges farmers to focus on suitable crops to boost food security

The National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, has urged farmers across South Sudan to focus on cultivating crops best suited to their local conditions in an effort to strengthen agricultural value chains, increase productivity and boost commercial agriculture. Mbugoniwia made the remarks during a meeting in Juba with the Warrap State [] The post Agriculture minister urges farmers to focus on suitable crops to boost food security appeared first on Eye Radio.

Kindia : l’initiative présidentielle en faveur des petits producteurs officiellement lancée, plus de 5 000 emplois attendus

Les autorités guinéennes ont procédé au lancement officiel de l’initiative présidentielle de soutien aux petits producteurs agricoles dans le district de Kali, relevant de la commune urbaine de Kindia. Porté par la Chambre nationale d’agriculture avec l’appui technique du ministère de l’Agriculture, ce vaste programme ambitionne de renforcer la sécurité alimentaire, de lutter contre la []

Afreximbank, IBDL Learning Group partner to strengthen Africa’s trade skills, professional education

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across Africa. The agreement was signed at Afreximbank’s headquarters in Cairo by Stephen Kauma, Managing Director of Human Resources at [] The post Afreximbank, IBDL Learning Group partner to strengthen Africa’s trade skills, professional education first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

CHARLEBOIS: On Canada Day, our biggest export is uncertainty

Our agri-food sector doesn't need more speeches about diversification. It needs governments that can deliver certainty

A medicinal cannabis pioneer

Near Ancient Corinth, agricultural production converges with modern industrial technology in a specialized venture with a distinctly international outlook.

Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister

The vector of economic development is increasingly shifting toward the East and the BRICS nations, Nenad Popovic noted

LoRaWAN Pushes Deeper Into Smart Agriculture With Satellite-Backed Connectivity

LoRaWAN is expanding smart agriculture by providing a reliable, low-power, and satellite-backed connectivity solution that supports multiple farming applications across vast and remote areas. The post LoRaWAN Pushes Deeper Into Smart Agriculture With Satellite-Backed Connectivity appeared first on IoT Business News.

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber. But as their tractors roll across fields, a pressing concern weighs heavily on many farmers: the ...

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

Formulating a new roadmap for food security of Iran, Malaysia necessary: Iranian minister

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture emphasized the development of bilateral agricultural cooperation, trade, agricultural research, and the formulation of a new roadmap for the food security of Iran and Malaysia, stating that drafting a new roadmap for the food security of the two countries is essential.

Brazil’s AI ambitions are fueling a surge in demand for Snowflake consulting partners

It is no secret that Brazil has become one of the most influential technology markets in the Southern Hemisphere, supported by rapid digital transformation and an increasingly talked about startup scene. As Latin America’s largest economy, Brazil occupies a unique position within the region. The country’s massive domestic market, highly skilled workforce, and expanding innovation [] The post Brazil’s AI ambitions are fueling a surge in demand for Snowflake consulting partners appeared first on Brazil Reports.

America’s Farmers Need USMCA More Than Ever

For many American farmers, Canada and Mexico have become indispensable export markets at a time when trade disputes, weak commodity prices, and rising costs are already straining the agricultural economy. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says many producers are operating on dwindling hope as financial pressures mount. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson argues that trade deals have helped US exports to Canada and Mexico grow roughly 600 since NAFTA’s creation. As negotiations begin, farmers are less focused on expanding the agreement than on preserving certainty and avoiding new disruptions that could further weaken an already fragile farm economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Guinée : les résultats de l’Enquête agricole annuelle intégrée 2025-2026 dévoilés pour orienter les politiques publiques et accélérer la transformation du secteur

Le Ministère de l’Agriculture a procédé ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 à la présentation officielle des résultats de l’Enquête agricole annuelle intégrée (EAAI) 2025-2026. La cérémonie, organisée dans le cadre de l’initiative 50×2030, a réuni plusieurs membres du gouvernement, des partenaires techniques et financiers, ainsi que des acteurs du secteur agricole. Cette enquête constitue une [] The post Guinée : les résultats de l’Enquête agricole annuelle intégrée 2025-2026 dévoilés pour orienter les politiques publiques et accélérer la transformation du secteur first appeared on Guineematin.com.

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

Ministry bolsters food program oversight with risk management

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is strengthening oversight for national food programs by adopting ...

Uzbekistan’s new agricultural system empowers farmers through market reforms, digital innovation

Uzbekistan’s new agricultural system empowers farmers through market reforms, digital innovation

See the list of 10 US companies sponsoring visas for Nigerians

Discover how skilled Nigerians can leverage H-1B visa opportunities with leading companies like Google and Amazon, enhancing their careers in high-demand sectors.

Ricerca e innovazione, l’UE premia anche 19 accademici di università italiane

Sistema Paese protagonista nel programma finanziato dal Consiglio europeo della ricerca per le scoperte più innovative

Can Industry 4.0 accelerate India’s agriculture growth through smarter fertiliser and chemical manufacturing?

As farming becomes more and more data-driven and tech-enabled, the supporting industries also have to move along.

Uganda Prisons Establishes Farmer Field Schools to Boost Practical Agricultural Skills

The Uganda Prisons Service has established Farmer Field Schools as part of efforts to strengthen practical agricultural knowledge and improve productivity among farmers across the country. Speaking during the 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja, Senior Superintendent of Prisons Generous Behabura Betunga said the initiative is aimed at bridging the knowledge gap among farmers by [] The post Uganda Prisons Establishes Farmer Field Schools to Boost Practical Agricultural Skills appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Global Knowledge Index elevates nations’ future readiness, paves way for innovation-led development

The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) continues to strengthen its position as a premier international analytical tool for measuring countries’ readiness to transition into knowledge economies. This comes amid rapid global shifts toward development models based on innovation, technology, and human capital. GKI leverages a comprehensive scientific methodology to holistically analyze nations’ knowledge landscapes and promote [] The post Global Knowledge Index elevates nations’ future readiness, paves way for innovation-led development appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Zimbabwe Begins Blueberry Exports to China

Zimbabwe has started blueberry export to China, an industry body confirmed on ​Tuesday, after the two countries agreed to a protocol ‌on phytosanitary standards last September. The southern African country, whose climatic conditions have allowed its production of blueberries ​to increase at one of the ​fastest rates globally, is seeking to capitalise on booming demand [] The post Zimbabwe Begins Blueberry Exports to China appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Why New Zealand exporters need not fear China’s focus on growing domestic food security

Why New Zealand exporters need not fear China’s focus on growing domestic food security

WFP graduates 70 youth under CODE4FOOD Security Fellowship

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has graduated its first cohort of 70 young innovators under the inaugural CODE4FOOD Security Fellowship Programme aimed at equipping participants with advanced digital skills to support food security and sustainable agricultural development. The programme provided the fellows with five months of intensive training in data analytics, artificial intelligence, The post WFP graduates 70 youth under CODE4FOOD Security Fellowship appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Safer mangoes through near-infrared technology: Can be a rapid screening method for pesticide residues

BY JULA MAE E. BESEOS, PhD in Agricultural Engineering/ Central Mindanao University faculty FOOD SAFETY remains one of the most pressing concerns in modern agriculture, particularly for fruits intended for

Cairo, Kigali explore co-operation in grain storage, food security

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, affirmed on Monday that Egypt possesses extensive expertise in food security management and the development of grain storage infrastructure. He also stressed the importance of strengthening co-operation with African countries and sharing successful experiences to support sustainable development and enhance economic integration across the continent. The minister [] The post Cairo, Kigali explore co-operation in grain storage, food security appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.