Zimbabwe: Govt Vows to Tackle Armyworm

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Government has secured knapsack sprayers that will be distributed to smallholder farmers in an attempt to fight the risk which might be caused by the fall armyworm this season.

Zambian Farmers Outline “Potential agriculture holds to reduce poverty and hunger”

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently developed a field report with farmers in Zambia, outlining the importance of smallholder agriculture in combating poverty and hunger. The farmers carved pie charts, figures, and numbers relevant to African agriculture into a field to make their case for more investment in small farms.

How One Woman Is Tackling Michigan’s Water Crisis

We the People of Detroit in action

*Last year alone, Detroit shut off water service to 23,000 residents.

After witnessing the impact of the ongoing water shutdowns in her home city of Detroit, Monica Lewis-Patrick co-founded We the People of Detroit.

Malawi: Mutharika's Lifting of Malawi Maize Export Ban 'Too Little, Too Late' - Farmers

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Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has welcomed the order by President Peter Mutharika on Monday lifting the ban on maize export, a change of heart from his earlier stand, but pointed out that it has come "too little too late" after mostly farmer already sold the grain to vendors and middlemen at give away prices.

Obasanjo and governors highlight gains of Zero Hunger initiative

On a field trip: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo sandwiched by David Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State (far left); Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom (second from left); Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal (right behind Obasanjo); Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu (third from right); and Deputy Governor of Borno State, Mamman Usman during the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum's visit to Ebonyi State Hatchery …on 7 November 2017 

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Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said he was impressed with the impact the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum (NZHF) was making especially in promoting healthy competition among states with a view to achieving food security.

Angola: 8,000 Fingerlings Launched to Boost Fish Farming in Cacongo

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Eight thousand fingerlings were stocked Tuesday in 17 tanks based in Tchimanha cooperative in Cacongo municipality's Mpuela locality, northern Cabinda province, to promote aquaculture in rural community.

Liberia: World Food Programme Renews Pledge to Support Farmers in Liberia

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It was a festive moment for a group of women and their donors on Magarma Farm located near Kpekor in rural Montserrado County when they gathered to reap what they have sowed over the last few months.

Angolan Beer Receives Quality Certification

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The Tigra beer produced by Refriango received quality certification from the Portuguese Institute of Accreditation (IPAC), ANGOP learned Wednesday.

South Africa: Innovative Breeding Platform to Improve Wheat Yields

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A partnership between government and the wheat production sector has led to the launch of a platform that will improve wheat yields, despite the challenging climate.

Another Scary Superbug Has Been Found on an American Hog Farm

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*Researchers went looking for one type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria only to find one that had no reason to be there.

If you weren’t already alarmed by the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, consider this: Scientists recently went looking for one type of superbug lurking among livestock only to find another superbug they weren’t expecting.