Tag: Smallholder farmers
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All Eyes on SA’s 2026 Agenda: Transforming Agriculture for Growth and Inclusion
The South African government has unveiled a sweeping 2026 agenda aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector. With a emphasis on supporting smallholder and emerging farmers, tightening biosecurity measures, reforming regulatory frameworks, and accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology (agtech), the plan seeks to drive export growth while ensuring the benefits of growth flow to…
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South Africa’s 2026 Agricultural Agenda: Transforming Smallholders, Biosecurity, and Exports
Introduction: A bold 2026 vision for South Africa’s farms South Africa has unveiled an ambitious 2026 agricultural agenda designed to accelerate transformation across the sector. The plan centers on empowering smallholder and emerging farmers, strengthening biosecurity and regulatory frameworks, and driving technology-led growth to expand exports. As the agricultural economy faces climate pressures, market volatility,…
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Ghana’s National Chicken Festival: A Boost for Local Poultry and Rural Economies
Overview of Ghana’s National Chicken Festival The National Chicken Festival in Ghana has become a key event for celebrating and strengthening the country’s poultry industry. Taking place on Osu Oxford Street, the festival brings together farmers, processors, marketers, and consumers to showcase locally grown chicken and the vibrant ecosystem that supports it. The event underscores…
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Campaign Against Hunger: Farmers and Stakeholders Unite to Defend Food Security
Unlocking a united front against hunger A new wave of collaboration is sweeping through Nigeria as farmers, civil society groups, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations rally under the banner of a national Campaign Against Hunger. The campaign responds to a troubling projection from the Food Security Situation Analysis, which estimates that 34.7 million people across 27…