agriculture

Lersha, ATI to reach MoU for digitizing Ethiopian agriculture

Published on: August 28, 2023
17:27

Addis Ababa, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Digitization of agricultural services for smallholder farmers was set out in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Mandrefo Nigussie, executive director of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), and Abraham Endrias, founder and CEO of Lersha, a leading private digital agricultural platform pioneer in the country.

Cuba’s tobacco is protected from heavy rains

Published on: August 26, 2023
16:08

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Considered Cuba's largest tobacco producer, Pinar del Río protects the tobacco harvested due to the proximity of heavy rains caused by low pressure in the western Caribbean.

Cuba’s President urges recovery of damages caused by rains

Published on: August 15, 2023
07:12

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel assessed the need to boost the recovery in provinces affected by heavy rains and other weather events.

Dominica approves initiative to boost agricultural sector

Published on: August 11, 2023
09:31

Roseau, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The ministries of Commerce and Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the first agricultural procurement facility in Dominica to help solve a long-standing problem.

Jamaica showcases its agricultural challenges and potential

Published on: August 8, 2023
08:44

Kingston, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The 69th edition of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Fair represents the resilience of farmers, Jamaican Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green said.

Cuban PM tours agricultural areas in Artemisa province

Published on: July 13, 2023
16:21

Havana, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Thursday toured separate agricultural areas in Güira de Melena municipality, in the western province of Artemisa.

Agroecology opens new spaces for potato crops in Cuba

Published on: July 13, 2023
13:56

Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Producing in small areas for local self-sufficiency with the use of biological means, in a crop as demanding as potato, is now possible in the municipality of La Sierpe, in this central Cuban province.

Cuban president participates in Agricultural Innovation Workshop (+Photo)

Published on: July 7, 2023
13:47

Havana, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday called to increase the use of science and innovation to solve problems in agriculture, during the 2nd Agricultural Innovation Workshop, held in this capital.

Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to foster agriculture

Published on: July 7, 2023
00:30

Kingstown, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance technical collaboration in agriculture and livestock, according to media reports.

AGRA launches new strategy to transform food systems in Ethiopia

Published on: July 6, 2023
15:52

Addis Ababa, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has officially launched the Ethiopia Country Strategy, ushering in a new era of transforming food systems. With a vision for sustainable agricultural and empowering smallholder farmers, this strategic roadmap will drive transformative change, boost food security, and unlock Ethiopia’s agricultural potential.

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