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Africa can “really become the breadbasket of the world, not only to ensure its own food security, but also to contribute to relieving the global food security challenge.” I was delighted to speak to the Financial Times about how OCP Group is driving the just agricultural transition, to ensure global #foodsecurity and combat #climatechange simultaneously. The opportunity for Africa is huge. With 60% of the world’s available arable land and agricultural yields at only a fourth of their potential, Africa could be the key to feeding the world’s growing population. Of course, there are challenges – including climate change, financing and inadequate infrastructure. But at OCP Group we’re greening our production, rolling out customized products, and investing heavily in R&D to overcome these hurdles and make Africa the solution to global food security. Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/d8_nU6NC

Today's Financial Times “Big Read” features a captivating piece on #FoodSecurity, spotlighting Africa's ambition to become the world's breadbasket. Discover how OCP Group's strategic investments in Africa's #agrifood sector is paving the way for a future where #Africa could emerge as a leading food exporter. With cutting-edge advancements in fertilizer use and #agritech, the continent is on the brink of an agricultural revolution. Don't miss out on this insightful read 🗞️ #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalRevolution #PlantNutritionSolutions #Agrifood https://lnkd.in/ejb8n-Ur

How often do you eat #chicken or eggs? Per capita, poultry is the most consumed meat in Africa. Research shows that it is the most affordable quality protein available, but many chicks die in the first 2 to 3 weeks if they get too hot or too cold.  Evangelista Chekera grew up in family that raised #poultry and saw first-hand how one cool night killed 35 of 100 chicks. It was a painful experience and motivated her to start Passion Poultry in #Zimbabwe. They manufacture #brooders to help rural farmers reduce mortality by 95%. For heat, they use low-emission biomass brickettes that are sustainably made from agricultural waste. Their impact on the sustainability of rural livelihoods and nutrition earned her a spot in the Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Finals in 2021. Since then, Passion Poultry has diversified and now also manufactures other #poultryequipment including a plucking machine that can clean 6 birds in 1 minute. Evangelista was the first Zimbabwean to be a keynote speaker at the 2019 Royal Academy of Engineering Global Grant challenges in London, and she was one of the 2022 Techwomen Emerging Leaders. Do you have an innovative venture that manufacture game-changing equipment to help rural farmers? Then this is your chance to enter the #GoGettaz #Agripreneur Prize Competition. You could win $50K to scale your solution and make a difference. 👉 Apply now at: https://gogettaz.africa Deadline: June 10, 2024. Let's unlock Africa's potential, together! #GrowEntrepreneurs #TransformFood Yara International Econet Group AFS Forum AGRA SACAU SNV USAID

🌾🚀 Exciting News from Suriname's Rice Protein Market! 🌾🚀 🌱 Suriname's rice protein market is experiencing a remarkable surge! 🌱 Suriname, known for its rich agricultural heritage, is now making waves in the global protein market with its innovative approach to rice protein production. With a growing demand for plant-based protein alternatives, Suriname is stepping up to the plate, offering high-quality, sustainable rice protein to meet consumer needs. Get Details:https://bit.ly/3uIU5YL 🔬 Leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable farming practices, Suriname's rice protein industry is not only meeting but exceeding quality standards, ensuring a nutritious and environmentally friendly protein source for consumers worldwide. #Suriname #RiceProtein #Sustainability #Innovation #PlantBasedProtein #Agriculture #LinkedInPost

1. _Biotechnology can improve crop yields_: Zimbabwe's agricultural sector can benefit from biotechnology, which can increase crop yields and improve food security.Biotechnology can enhance crop yields by:- Developing drought-tolerant and pest-resistant crops- Improving soil fertility and nutrient uptake- Enhancing photosynthesis and plant growth- Reducing post-harvest losses and improving storageThis can lead to increased food availability, improved nutrition, and enhanced livelihoods for farmers and communities in Zimbabwe.

#DidYouKnow that breeders and researchers have developed rice varieties that can produce high and stable yields with fewer inputs like water and fertilizer, and that are also climate-resilient? These are called Green Super Rice (GSR) varieties. "Green Super Rice cultivars are productive, resilient, and climate-smart," said Dr Jauhar Ali, IRRI Senior Scientist and GSR Project Leader. "This makes them promising varieties to grow in input-poor and unfavorable environments such as those found in the African continent. IRRI has shared IRRI-bred GSR materials to Senegal and AfricaRice, and is working with international and African partners to disseminate GSR varieties to farmers across the region." Curious about GSR? Read more here: https://bit.ly/3xUOwrb

On October 16, we celebrate UN #WorldFoodDay 🌍 and this year, the focus is on water 💧. Rice uses one-third of the Earth’s freshwater withdrawals and the standing water in the paddy fields causes ~12% of the world’s methane emissions. By removing the need for standing water and sowing rice directly into the soil all this can be changed. Bayer today introduced its #DirectSeededRice (DSR) system at the International Rice Congress in Manila, announcing plans to reach 1 million hectares in India by 2030 and launching in the Philippines next year. DSR is one very tanglible way agriculture can give back to the planet while improving the lives of farmers. 🌾 #internationalricecongress #IRC2023 #healthforallhungerfornone #regenerativeagricluture

We welcome  ILSA S.p.A. as our Exhibitor for the 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 on 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 & 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮. Since 1956, ILSA as an industrial company has produced organic biostimulants and nutritional specialities for the BtoB and BtoC markets. ILSA’s products are suitable for conventional and organic farming, and are derived from 3 green technologies: FCH® Fully Controlled Hydrolysis to produce solid fertilizers; FCEH® Fully Controlled Enzymatic Hydrolysis to produce liquid fertilisers and PBs and SFE® Supercritical Fluids Extraction to extract organic molecules in a high concentration. We have industrial plants 2 in Italy, 3 in Brazil, and 2 in Egypt. To explore the opportunities they have for you Join Now! https://lnkd.in/d_7vbfJe #africa #agriculture #agriculturasostenible #farming #farmingforthefuture #farmingtechnology #agribusiness #agritech #agriculturadigital #aae2024 #africanbusiness #aae2024 #machinery #organicproduce #organicproducts #agricultureevents  

In Tamarite, on May 2nd in northeastern Spain, IRTA showcased the benefits of mixed intercropping cereals with legumes for feed to 10 local farmers. These are the preliminary results of the CROPDIVA project, in which the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) is participating as a partner. The advantages of mixed cropping for animal feed are manifold. Integrating cereals and legumes results in a more balanced diet compared to using solely carbohydrate-based crops. Some of the key benefits observed include increased biomass production, reduced pesticide use—particularly herbicides—due to better and quicker soil coverage, and diminished nitrate loss. This reduction in nitrates is attributed to decreased mineral fertilizer use, which is made possible by the inclusion of nitrogen-capturing crops like peas and fava beans, cultivated alongside cereals. hashtag #ResearchImpactEU #H2020 #H2020Cropdiva

This highlights the absurdity of a global food system. British dairy farmers are facing legislation that bans them from applying animal manures to fields with phosphorus levels above that required for crop growth and it is reaching crisis levels. British rivers are struggling to cope with phosphorus pollution. But the phosphorus comes from imported animal feed, much of it soya from South America, where there is now a phosphorus deficit! "Soybean fields witnessed a 30-fold rise in the trade impact on soil-P deficits since 1970. Data from 2017 show that trade accounted for nearly 30% (about 182 kt) of the soil-P deficits from soybean farming, with a substantial 80% of this footprint present in the Americas’ soybean cultivation areas.: https://lnkd.in/dPqgTTD8