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AI-Driven Dairy Innovations: Areete Teams Up With BAIF to Boost Farmer Success
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PNN New Delhi [India], May 7: Areete Business Solutions , known for bringing technology closer to the fields, has announced a strategic collaboration with BAIF Development Research Foundation, one of India’s most respected rural development institutions, to make livestock health and productivity management more innovative and accessible for farmers. This collaboration between Areete and…
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5 Shocking Truths Behind the Durian Tree Controversy in Malaysia
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Malaysia’s government faced backlash after removing 1,000 durian trees in April, leading to demonstrations, worries about farmers’ property rights, and initiating a probe into potential corruption. Here’s what you need to know: Why were the trees cut down? The land conflict in Pahang’s Raub town started on April 8 when the authorities cut down…
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Agribusiness Leader Champions Cash Flow-Based Lending to Empower Farmers Worldwide
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By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Dr. Victor Antwi, an expert in agribusiness, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government, key players in the sector, and financial institutions to create loan options without collaterals specifically designed for agribusinesses. He stressed that these customized approaches are essential for boosting the expansion and progress of agribusinesses—especially…
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Mastercard Foundation Initiative Aims to Cut Imports by GH₵200M and Create 326,000 Jobs
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By Elizabeth PUNSU A groundbreaking agricultural program spearheaded by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Agri-Impact Limited aims to decrease the nation’s food import expenses by GH¢200 million. Additionally, this initiative will generate more than 326,000 job opportunities for youth across the country. Dubbed the ‘Fostering Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (FAPPY)’ The…
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How Financial Institutions Can Catalyze Sustainable Food Systems
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By Samuel OKANG-BOYE Essentially, sustainable agriculture focuses on fulfilling current food and nutrition requirements while also guaranteeing that coming generations will be able to satisfy their own needs. In Ghana, where the population is expected to increase from 33 million to more than 50 million within the next twenty years, swift action is crucial.…
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GITAC Forum Highlights Stakeholder Collaboration for Female Agripreneurs Worldwide
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The Global India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting women in agribusiness, highlighting their role as catalysts for change within Africa’s food systems. The statement was made at the third iteration of the Women in Agribusiness Forum, which took place in Accra. The event’s unifying theme was “When Women Thrive,…
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Bloom from Boost: Agrihouse Foundation’s Bold Move to Empower Youth and Transform Horticulture in Northern Ghana
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An innovative program aims to reshape the economic future of young people in Northern Ghana by promoting horticulture as a launchpad for employment opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, and enhanced product value. The Agrihouse Foundation, supported by AGRA and the Mastercard Foundation through their Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) Program, has…
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China Tightens Scrutiny, Boosting Competition for Vietnamese Durians
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Vietnam is facing challenges in exporting durians to China due to more stringent quarantine regulations and increased competition from other nations, leading to a significant decline in local market prices. Fruit containers may take up to a week for clearance at the border, compared to just one or two days previously, due to Chinese…