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In Addis Ababa on March 10, 2018 (Fana), Dr. Kanisius Kanagire, executive director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, stated that biotechnology is a key motor for Africa's food security and sovereignty. In an interview with Fana Digital, he emphasized the need to make it practical in the field to boost productivity.

11. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Quality seeds resilient to climate change are the main pillar in preventing hunger and ensuring food security across Africa. According to Dr. Yacouba Diallo, Secretary General of the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), agricultural reforms cannot succeed without robust seed systems. AFSTA will host its 2026 congress in South Africa to discuss these issues.

Egypt's Ministers of Water Resources and Irrigation and Agriculture met to review joint projects aimed at enhancing water management and agricultural productivity. Minister Hani Sewilam reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to close collaboration with the Agriculture Ministry to remove obstacles and improve water system efficiency. The meeting focused on completing the first phase of the private irrigation canals digitisation project.

21. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

A Tucson-based investigative journalist who receives SNAP said Arizona warned in late October 2025 that November benefits could be delayed during a federal government shutdown tied to a dispute over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Court orders and rapid legal appeals contributed to a shifting national patchwork of partial, delayed or restored payments, while food pantries and mutual-aid groups reported increased demand.

A study reveals that microplastics have infiltrated fish in isolated Pacific waters, with about one-third of sampled coastal fish containing the particles. Fiji shows particularly high levels, affecting nearly 75% of fish, while Vanuatu has much lower contamination at 5%. The findings highlight risks to local communities reliant on seafood.

3. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Frustrated South African farmers have demanded that the government allow private procurement and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to combat the ongoing outbreak. In a letter to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, agricultural organizations argue there is no legal barrier to such measures. Steenhuisen has warned that pursuing litigation could undermine the national vaccination strategy.