Pöttinger has launched its new Duplex Seed drill that plants seeds in double rows and is reported to lead to increase in yields
Agriculture
China, South Africa sign MoU to boost fruit trade
The China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and Fruit South Africa (FruitSA) signed an MoU to broaden fruit trade between two countries
Harnessing plant microbiomes for sustainable agriculture
Research shows that harnessing plant microbiome – bacteria that live in roots, leaves and soil– can help in creating cleaner, pesticide free agricultural practices
Angola starts coffee export to the USA
Angola has started exporting coffee to the USA with the first load of coffee from Angola arriving at New York this week
Nigerian government enforces prohibition of GM foods
The Nigerian federal government has ordered super-stores operators in the country to withdraw all genetically modified (GM) products from their shelves within the next seven days or face sanctions from the regulatory body