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AGRI NEWS RUSH - News Headlines of the Week 10th August 2024
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AGRI WEEKEND RUSH – with AGRI NEWS NET and Farming portal.
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02:25|The African Penguin, a symbol of South Africa, faces extinction in the wild by 2035 unless immediate steps are taken. In late 2024, the species was declared critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, marking it as the first among 18 penguin species to reach this status.Impact of EU Farm to Fork Strategy on South African Farmers
04:13|South African farmers exporting table grapes, citrus, apples, and maize may face challenges adapting to the EU's Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to reduce pesticide use and promote sustainable farming under the EU Green Deal. The strategy targets a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic farming but could impose stricter standards on exporting nations.What Needs to Change in Farming and Agriculture in 2025
06:26|Agriculture is the backbone of many economies, and as we move into 2025, significant reforms are needed to ensure its sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. Addressing the challenges of water management, land reforms, strategic master plans, input costs, and export pricing will be critical to transforming the agricultural sector.The Economics of Farming and Agriculture in South Africa 2025
04:00|Agriculture plays a critical role in South Africa’s economy, contributing to employment, food security, and GDP growth.Artificial Intelligence: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
06:20|The European Union defines artificial intelligence, acronym “Ai” or “Ia” depending on whether the terminology is Anglo-Saxon or Italian, as “the ability of a machine to display human skills such as reasoning, learning, planning and creativity”.