The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to strengthen the national capacity to manage Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Zimbabwe under the framework of the European Union-funded ACP-MEAs 3 project
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Nature's Miracle signs MoU with PowerGrow to boost agricultural revolution
Natures Miracle Holdings Inc., leader in the controlled environment agriculture industry, on 27 September announced its entry into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PowerGrow Inc. to further agricultural revolution with a sustainable ecosystem of food and energy infrastructure
The objective of the MoU is to work cooperatively to develop a nationwide portfolio of clean energy enclosed greenhouses containing indoor grow, processing and packaging spaces and incorporate 10 MW to 40 MW of clean power generation systems.
The high-tech, clean energy powered enclosed greenhouse and packaging facilities, are expected to incorporate advanced LED lighting; packaging, washing and cooling facilities; automated watering and fertilising and harvesting systems; control software, sensors and advanced AI-based solutions; and other novel, leading-edge agritech solutions.
"We are excited to work with PowerGrow to make agriculture more sustainable with advance technologies and clean energy," said Tie James Li, founder, chairman and CEO of Natures Miracle.
"By working with Natures Miracle, we are getting closer to living at the nexus of water, waste, energy and food," said Sean Lyle, CEO and co-founder of PowerGrow. "We believed in a shared goal of a world where growers can deliver healthier, locally grown produce in a sustainable manner that optimises land use, limits water consumption and increases crop yields while generating minimal waste."
To find out more, visit: www.Nature-Miracle.com and www.powergrowing.com
Multi-sectorial integration to build resilience among vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe
The Government of Zimbabwe, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and UNICEF are implementing an integrated resilience building European Union funded project entitled: ‘Enhanced Resilience for Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe,’ (ERVHIZ) which was initiated in 2020
Nigeria and Cuba strengthen ties to advance agriculture and food security
Owing to their common objective, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari on behalf of the Federal Government with Cuba, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on food security and agriculture advancement, during the G77+ China Leaders’ Summit
BeCrop trials redefine soil insights for LIVENTIA Biostimulants
Rhett Cinquini, a fifth-generation farmer and head of US Business Development & Agriculture at LIVENTIA Biostimulants in collaboration with Biome Makers, conducted a series of BeCrop soil tests in multiple almond and walnut fields at different time points throughout the year, revealing astounding results