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Togolese inventor builds $12,000 mini tractors for the West African market | TechCabal
After bagging awards for inventing the "Foufoumix", which brings relief from hours spent pounding foufou, Minsob Logou invented a mini tractor tailor-made for local conditions. Now, he wants to sell it across the region.
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Source: TechCabal | Leading Africa’s Tech Conversation
ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa
Is the expanding presence of Russia’s private military company a legitimate cause for African concern? The post ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Agriculture Announces Division Closures in Preparation for 50th Agri-Fest
Divisions to be closed include the abattoir and the nursery; the Market has been temporarily re-located and the veterinary division has limited availability.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: What’s in Your Harvest? - Garland Journal
By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew As a kid, I remember seeing massive crops as we traveled outside of my hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. I was always baffled of how an empty […] The post FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: What’s in Your Harvest? appeared first on Garland Journal.
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Agricultural organization promotes cooperatives
Farmers Voice Africa (FAVOA) says agricultural cooperatives enhance coordination among farmers and are one of the ways of reaching out to every farmer,  enabling the farmers to benefit from their labour. FAVOA is a non-profit Farmers’ organization that was established in 2017 to look after the
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Special Nutrition Programs to Distribute USDA Commodities on Feb. 19
The VI Department of Education Special Nutrition Programs will hold a drive-through distribution of USDA commodities beginning at 7 a.m., Feb. 19, on St. Thomas until supplies are depleted.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Celebrating Africa’s Wild Bees on World Bee Day | Liberian Observer
Courtesy: The African Wild Bee Institute In Africa we live in one of the most species rich, diverse, and most beautiful continents on the planet. Our lives are still intricately connected to nature, from the food we eat, to the water we drink, to the air we breathe, to the soil in which we plant
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Opportunities of the Russia/Ukraine war - The Zimbabwe Independent

Whilst Russia and Ukraine are at the war front, Zimbabwe has unwillingly found herself at the rear of a war that has nothing to do with her. Zimbabwe has become collateral damage from the war particularly in wheat production and

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USDA Invests $58.4 Million to Support Local Businesses, Jobs in Florida and USVI
Across Florida and the Virgin Islands, USDA has invested in 19 projects: $57,384,078 in loans and $1,099,998 in grants.
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Farmers threaten to dump Tobacco | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Some tobacco farmers in Mzimba and Rumphi have said they will stop growing the crop due to meagre proceeds. Speaking at an interface meeting, organised by their newly formed union, the farmers disclosed that growing of the leaf is leaving them more impoverished than they'd be without investing
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
National Association of Conservation Districts Awards Hans Lawaetz for Distinguished Service
This award recognizes someone who has made significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources. Hans Lawaetz has been a conservation leader for more than 50 years.
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Malawi makes US$26 million from 13m Kgs of tobacco
Malawi has sold 13 million kilograms (Kgs) of tobacco, generating over twenty-six million United States dollars (USD26 million; about K21 billion) during the ongoing tobacco sales at the country's four tobacco floors. Despite having some challenges which have led to low volumes of tobacco this
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
DW Tours the World: Stop 3 – Freetown, Sierra Leone | Dallas Weekly
During the American Revolution, those who were enslaved in the United States and decided to fight on behalf of the British were guaranteed their freedom. Some of those soldiers chose to settle with their families in Freetown, Sierra Leone. When they arrived, the first thing they saw was the giant
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Minister on the run - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Yesterday, one of Karoro’s alleged accomplices Lovejoy Ngowe, who is the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Mushumbi manager, appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda charged with fraud. The post Minister on the run appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Fallen Veteran/Farmer to Be Honored Posthumously During Agriculture Fair
Well known St. Croix veteran and livestock farmer John W. “Johnny” Tranberg will be posthumously recognized at the opening ceremonies of Agrifest 2022
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We Can’t Talk About Farming Without Talking About Race
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Campaign on pesticide container management to launch on August 11 - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will embark on its campaign to sensitise farmers on the importance of proper disposal of pesticide containers on Wednesday, August 11, at 10 a.m. at The River Plantation, The River, St Philip. Dubbed the Pesticide Container Management Scheme, the
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Operating Hours for Fish Markets in Barbados during Holy Week | The Bajan Reporter
The week preceding Easter Sunday, better known as Holy Week is traditionally a very busy period for fish sales across Barbados. Therefore, the Blue Economy division of the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification will extend the opening hours of certain markets from 7:00 am to 8:00
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DOP Distributes Produce, Swag Bags to Participants of GVI Health and Wellness Expo
The Division of Personnel’s “Drive-Through Distributions'' are scheduled at specific locations throughout the territory on March 14 (STX), March 17 (STJ) and March 18 (STT). These are the distribution details:
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PRESS ROOM: NNPA and NAHP Media Launch ‘Community Energy Center’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Today’s Community Energy Center launch is an exciting step forward in minority community development and education. The energy industry has proven itself as a catalyst for economic activity and has long supported our communities’ members. Partnering with the NNPA adds critical
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Agriculture Continues Disease Surveillance of All Swine and Chicken Farms in USVI
In response to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in the Dominican Republic and Haiti in 2021, every effort is being made to keep the disease out of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the United States.
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Job Opportunity at Borigaram Agriculture Technical College, Tutor – Agriculture Engineering - - The Tanzania News
VACANCIES: We are looking for qualified Tanzanians for the following posts: Tutor – Agriculture Engineering; (1 – POST). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; To teach Agro-mechanization and Soil Science, and related modules to NTA Level 4, 5 and 6. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Holders of MSc. In Agriculture
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Healing Domestic Violence: “It has to be Heart Stuff’ | Post News Group
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IQF chicken price hike of 14% bad news for consumers
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By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. The U.N. desertification
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World Central Kitchen Names Nine V.I. Recipients of 4th Round of Grants
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Indigenous agriculture is a Land Back issue - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Indigenous people are leading a food sovereignty movement to restore their ancestrally informed food systems. The revitalization of songs, dances, ceremonies, stories, and methods relating to the planting and harvesting of food species is at the heart of our efforts, with concurrent attention to
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Malawi facing hiccups in processing cotton seed
A study has shown that Malawi is facing challenges in processing cotton seed to make products like cotton seed oil and because of this, the seed is being exported to South Africa for processing. This was revealed in Lilongwe on Tuesday, 8 May, 2022, during a National Validation Workshop on the
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Agriculture Department Alerts Livestock and Horse Owners to Prepare for Dry Weather
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Cartel forcing Admarc to borrow from banks – Chiphiko   | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
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