The Nigerian government is set to kickstart an agricultural mechanisation programme in the country
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FAO to provide urgent support to flood victims in Rwanda
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the government of Rwanda, has launched a project to support farmers severely affected by last year’s floods in the Kirehe district
Digital ecosystems can improve quality of life in rural Africa
Creating a digital ecosystem in rural areas is crucial to provide access to essential utilities such as water and power to the people, thus improving the quality of life
Compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging from BASF and Fabbri Group
German chemical company BASF and Italy-based industrial manufacturer of machines and films for food packaging Fabbri Group have developed a sustainable solution for cling film used in fresh-food packaging
Combined harvesters’ market set for robust growth
In line with the increasing demand for agricultural products worldwide, the global combine harvesters’ market is expected to witness more than three per cent growth between 2020 and 2026, according to global market research firm Fact.MR