Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive.
Boost in South Africa's grain harvest brings hope to farmers
Farming associations in South Africa celebrate a projected 11% increase in the harvest, as the Crop Estimates Committee ...
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Seeds of 19 African tree species added to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Seeds from 19 species of African trees have been added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. The trees were selected by the World Agroforestry Center for their value to communities across ...
African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close
LoftyInc, one of Africa’s most active investors, known for early bets on unicorns like Flutterwave, Andela, and Wave, has ...
Lehigh Valley seed farm grows the dreams of new farmers
The Seed Farm in Upper Milford Township has launched 23 farm businesses in the past 15 years, including an effort to save ...
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Africa: Seeds of Hope - Houssenni's Journey Back to Central Africa
Houssenni Adamou, fled the Central African Republic 10 years ago leaving his wife and two children behind. As the first voluntary repatriation convoy of 2025 prepared to depart, Houssenni stood ...
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LoftyInc Capital Announces $43M First Close of its New Pan-African Seed Fund
a late-seed investment vehicle aimed at scaling Africa’s most promising tech startups, particularly in Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Francophone Africa. LoftyInc is one of Africa’s most ...