Precision breeding powers climate resilience in SA

Precision breeding powers climate resilience in SA

At the 2025 South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR) Congress in Pretoria, Dr Geoff Graham, vice president of plant breeding at Corteva Agriscience, shared insights into the evolving role of precision breeding, genome editing, and digital technologies in developing climate-resilient crops tailored for South Africa’s challenging agricultural environment. Source: Supplied He discussed how these innovations…

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Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor

Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor

Washington — Communities in Rwanda’s Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved $9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility, Rwanda will receive support for integrated landscape restoration and climate-smart land management across the…

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Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor

Africa: 10th African Public Service Day Under the Theme: ‘Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps’, 21 to 23 June 2025

What: The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia through the Ethiopian Civil Service Commission, will host the 10th Continental Africa Public Service Day (APSD). When: 21-23 June 2025 Where: African Union HQ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Registration form to participate in the…

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