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Kenya Urges Global Financing for Climate-Smart Agriculture Amid Growing Food Security Risks

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Kenya has intensified its appeal to developed countries and international investors to fast-track funding for climate-smart agriculture, cautioning that delays could disrupt global food systems. Addressing delegates at the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa held in Nairobi, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stated that climate change is no longer […]

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UK Winter Cereals in Strong Shape as Farmers Manage Nutrient Gaps and Rising Pest Pressure

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The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has indicated that winter barley crops across the UK are progressing well, with most fields advancing between tillering and Growth Stage 31, reflecting stable seasonal development. According to AHDB analysts, establishment has been largely successful, with crops appearing clean and uniform. However, nitrogen deficiency remains a recurring issue,

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Poland Accelerates Farm Reforms as Billions Reach Farmers Under CAP Plan

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Poland is intensifying the implementation of its agricultural reform agenda, with new data from 2024 showing billions already disbursed to farmers under the country’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan. The plan, developed under the framework of the European Union, combines long-term sustainability goals with immediate financial support, targeting productivity, environmental protection, and rural development.

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Egerton University, Kilimo Trust Launch Regional Centre to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture in East Africa

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Egerton University has partnered with Kilimo Trust to launch the construction of a Regional Centre of Excellence in Eastern Africa, marking a major step toward advancing climate-smart and regenerative agriculture across the region. The project, whose first phase is valued at Sh40 million, comes after a three-year delay and is being funded with support from

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Innovation in the Fields: How Technology is Saving Australia’s Crops

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Farmers across Australia are adopting new technologies to protect crop yields as dry conditions challenge the 2026 broadacre farming season. In the grain-growing regions of New South Wales and Western Australia Wheatbelt, large-scale farmers are increasingly using drones, soil sensors, and autonomous tractors to monitor crop health and conserve resources. According to the Australian Bureau

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China Showcases Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture at Fuzhou Conference

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The First FAO-CFA Joint International Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture took place in Fuzhou, highlighting China’s strides in modernizing aquaculture through environmentally friendly and technologically advanced practices. The three-day conference attracted experts from around the globe to examine innovations shaping sustainable seafood production. Along China’s southeastern coast, multi-story fish and shrimp farms are achieving water reuse rates exceeding 90

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Elderly Farmers Turn to Fish Farming After Poultry Theft Losses

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For close to two decades, members of Kemuka self-help in Kagaa Maragua have been engaging in poultry keeping for a livelihood However, for the past five years, increased theft of chicken in the area saw them incur huge losses and they eventually gave up on the venture. Initially, the group had over 100 members but

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Dutch Agriculture Powers Economy While Shifting Towards Sustainability

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The Netherlands has emerged as a global powerhouse in agriculture and horticulture, combining innovation, efficiency, and sustainability to maintain its position as the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural produce after the United States. Across the country, farms produce a wide range of crops, with a strong focus on cereals such as wheat, feed crops like

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