INTERNATIONAL AGRIC NEWS
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South Africa’s First Licensed Crop-Spraying Drones Take Flight.
A crop-spraying drone has taken its first legal flight in South Africa – a big breakthrough which could radically transform…
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Nigeria: 20,610 Tomato Farmers Trained in Kano
Kano — PYXERA Global Nigeria Yield Wise project , a non-governmental organization (NGO) said it recently trained 20, 610 tomato…
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Export Price of Chinese Onions is Unstable
“The Chinese onion market is in between production seasons, which creates great price fluctuations in the export market and the…
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South Africa: Jupiter Group Upgrades Practices, Facilities For Improved Citrus Harvest.
Jupiter Group is expecting a bright citrus season from its South African production site in Maswiri this year, as the…
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Nigeria to Eliminate Chemical Fertilizers in Agriculture, Says Ogbeh
The Federal Government says it will gradually phase out the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture to ensure the production…
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Could Beetroot Fight Salt-Induced High Blood Pressure?
According to a preliminary study, adding tiny amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent…
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Iran Bans Exports of Potatoes & Onions
Starting April 4th, potato and onion exports will be banned in Iran. The aim is to start regulating the local…
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Mexican mangoes: Slow start but volume and quality to increase through spring, says NMB
The U.S.-based National Mango Board (NMB) says that the Mexican mango season that is now getting underway has experienced a…
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At least 89 dead in Zimbabwe as Cyclone Idai leaves trail of destruction
At least 89 people have died in Zimbabwe after Cyclone Idai tore across the eastern and southern parts of the…
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How Good Urban Farming Can Combat Bad Eating In Africa.
Unhealthy diets pose a massive and growing health threat across the world. In Africa, traditional foods and inner-city farms could…
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