Cross-industry collaboration is essential to the adoption of precision technology in agriculture, said the project co-ordinator of a recently completed Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KTIF) project
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Antoine Kapteijns of Codema speaks about approach to secure customised horticultural solutions
Antoine Kapteijns, chief operational director at Codema Systems Group, has highlighted the companys approach to securing quality in customised horticultural solutions
Centre of Excellence in Rwanda to support farmers and rural communities
A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain based in Rwanda will help get farmers’ produce to market quickly and efficiently – reducing food waste, boosting profits and creating jobs
Madagascar receives ARC Insurance payout for drought
The government of Madagascar received a symbolic cheque on 7 July for US$2.13mn from the African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) to cover anticipated losses to livelihoods from crop failure in the just concluded farming season
IFAD invests in Niger for food and nutrition security and climate change resilience
The International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) has announced a project to support around 210,000 poor rural households in Niger that are vulnerable to climate shocks and food insecurity
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