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Sep 19, 2023

Cassava production in Tanzania to remain afloat following the success of an AI app for early detection of diseases

TANZANIA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has praised the success of using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to detect cassava pests and prone diseases as the country...

Sep 17, 2023

Concern grows as avian flu outbreak in South Africa threatens Namibia’s poultry industry

NAMIBIA – The Poultry Producers’ Association (PPA) has issued an alarm over continued chicken imports from South Africa amid a severe avian flu outbreak in the neighboring country. The PPA...

Sep 15, 2023

Kenya launches ambitious agricultural project to bolster food security

KENYA – In a concerted effort to enhance food security and transform the agricultural sector, the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has unveiled the National Agricultural Value Chain...

Sep 15, 2023

Ghana appoints ‘Custodian of Weights and Measures’ to revolutionize fair trade

GHANA – The Minister of Trade and Industry Ghana, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has appointed Professor Alex Dodoo, the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), as the ‘Custodian of Weights...

Sep 15, 2023

Kenyan farmers wrestle with toxic pesticides, posing risk to consumers, environment

KENYA – In a shocking exposé, a report titled “Toxic Business: Highly Hazardous Pesticides in Kenya,” has shed light on the troubling agricultural practices in Kenya. Despite the well-documented dangers...

Sep 15, 2023

WorldVeg, IFDC join forces to revolutionize crop research, nutrition in Tanzania

TANZANIA – The World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have inked a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Tanzania in a significant stride towards agricultural...

Sep 22, 2023

USDA’s FSIS revolutionizes beef safety testing with cutting-edge chemistry

U.S – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) is set to unveil an innovative...

Sep 21, 2023

Symaga launches new sensor models to optimize silo effectiveness

SPAIN – Spanish silo manufacturer, Symaga, recently launched new models of sensors, the SY-DP1 pendular and SY-DR1 rotative, to optimize storage...

Sep 21, 2023

Kemin’s BactoCease revolutionizes hot dog, meat product shelf life

USA – Kemin, a global leader in ingredient manufacturing, has unveiled its game-changing BactoCease line of food safety ingredients designed...

Sep 19, 2023

FDA’s bold agenda revolutionizes animal, veterinary product regulation

U.S – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled an ambitious Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda aimed at...

Sep 19, 2023

China study unveils insights into Bacillus cereus outbreaks, urges food safety measures

CHINA – In a comprehensive decade-long study, researchers in China have delved into the sources and factors behind Bacillus cereus...

Sep 14, 2023

Infants at greatest risk of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons exposure, EFSA says

EUROPE – The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA’s) investigation, aimed at guiding the European Commission (EC) in establishing maximum Mineral...