The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the African Group of Ambassadors and the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, recently launched an Integrated Community Based Food Systems Project in the rural district of Tsumkwe of Otjozondjupa Region in Namibia
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Nestlé unveils regenerative food system transition plan for West Africa
Nestlé is planning to support and boost the transition to a regenerative food system – one that aims to protect and restore the environment, improve livelihood of farmers and well-being of farming communities.
EU-funded Afikepo project improves nutrition in Malawi
European Union-funded Afikepo nutrition sensitive agriculture project has been being implemented in Malawi to increase and diversify dietary intake of safe and nutritious foods, and achieve optimal nutrition for women of child bearing age, adolescent girls, infants and young children
Panel to discuss Western Cape Biodiversity Bill submissions
The Western Cape standing committee on Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning will meet the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning on September 14 to continue its discussion on the submissions received regarding the regions biodiversity
Crop Nutrition Laboratory unveils AI-driven platform for African farmers
Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Ltd (Cropnuts) has launched AgViza, a disruptive AI-based soil testing and digital crop advisory service for smallholder farmers