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Oct 31, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | John Hudson |Wambui Kuria |Niharika Agarwal |Paul Makube

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Africa faces a severe food waste crisis, losing about a third of its agricultural produce annually. In South Africa alone, 30% of the 31 million tonnes of food produced each year never reaches consumers, resulting in losses of R61.5 billion, or 2.1% of GDP.

Oct 30, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | John Hudson |Wambui Kuria |Niharika Agarwal |Paul Makube

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more View on iono.fm, Apple, Spotify or downloadable app Poultry producer, Astral Foods expects an annual profit this year as it recovers from last year’s rare loss due to power cuts and the country’s worst bird flu outbreak. Source: ©krugloff via 123RFAstral said in a trading update its headline earnings per share for the year ended Sept.

Oct 30, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | John Hudson |Wambui Kuria |Niharika Agarwal |Paul Makube

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more View on iono.fm, Apple, Spotify or downloadable app While it may lack the glamour of other industries, agriculture is arguably one of the most crucial sectors for the South African economy, contributing significantly to food security, employment, export earnings, and the broader economy and providing the foundation for rural life.

Oct 29, 2024 | businessdailyafrica.com | Niharika Agarwal |Wambui Kuria

Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as a game-changer. Companies like Neurafarm in Indonesia have developed AI-powered solutions to detect plant diseases and recommend treatment solutions for farmers, while Ignitia in Ghana has developed climate intelligence and forecasting solutions for agribusinesses, providing much-needed support for smallholder farmers.

Oct 29, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Wambui Kuria |Niharika Agarwal |Paul Makube |Gilberto Biacuana

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more View on iono.fm, Apple, Spotify or downloadable app Agriculture remains the bedrock of the global economy, yet it’s also one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. As droughts become more frequent and food insecurity rises, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to help farmers adapt to these challenges.