Zablon Oyugi

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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has introduced a speed breeding protocol for finger millet, a globally first-of-its-kind innovation poised to shorten the crop’s growing cycle, paving the way for faster and more efficient breeding efforts. Dubbed “Rapid-Ragi”, the new method enables up to four to five generations per year—a stark contrast to the current one or two generations possible under traditional field conditions.

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A new guide published by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR‑ICRAF) promises to help Kenyan local governments and communities bridge the gap between climate ambition and resources.

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Madibeng, South Africa – June 18, 2025 — Veterinary authorities in South Africa’s North West Province have raised the alarm following the detection of multiple new outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in several parts of the region. According to Dr. Langa Madyibi, Director of Veterinary Services at the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the province has confirmed FMD cases in an abattoir in Madibeng and on farms in Fenerstop, Potchefstroom, and Koster.

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In a landmark move to harness Somalia’s rich marine resources, the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy has signed a strategic agreement with Türkiye’s OYAK Group aimed at transforming the country’s underdeveloped fisheries sector and invigorating the broader blue economy. The signing ceremony took place in Mogadishu with H.E. Ahmed Hassan Aden, Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, and a representative from OYAK’s Sermaye Yatırımları Anonim Şirketi formalizing the partnership.

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Ethiopia through its Ministry of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Precision Development (PxD), a global nonprofit organization to digitise the East African country’s agriculture sector. In a ceremony held in Addis Ababa on June 11, 2025, Ethiopian Minister of Agriculture Dr. Girma Amente (PhD) and PxD CEO Niriksha Shetty formalised the agreement, marking a pivotal milestone in Ethiopia’s agricultural modernisation efforts.