In a major step towards Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals, a comprehensive greening project took place in the King Abdulaziz Protected Pasture in Madinah’s Al-Hanakiyah governorate. Representatives from government entities, associations, and local communities joined forces to plant wild trees and scatter seeds, marking significant progress in the Kingdom’s afforestation efforts under the Saudi Green Initiative, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. This initiative forms a crucial part of the Saudi Green Initiative’s commitment to restore vegetation cover across Saudi…

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem met with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of water resources development. During the meeting, Sweilem emphasised the need for joint efforts in the Arab region, in finding innovative solutions to overcome water problems, including increasing the use of non-conventional sources. The minister expressed Egypt’s readiness to cooperate with the UAE and transfer expertise in water purification and reuse. A…

Indian Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is set to announce the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focussing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities. This initiative is part of India’s vision for “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem in key sectors. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the Indian Ministry of Education, the CoEs will be spearheaded by leading academic institutions, working in consortium…

In the heart of the Senegal River Valley lies the story of Cheikh Ndiaye, a seasoned farmer whose life has become intertwined with the recent wave of agricultural innovation brought by Chinese agricultural experts.   Over the past decade, the introduction of new agricultural practices and crops by these experts has transformed local agriculture, fostering a unique economic and cultural exchange between Senegal and China.  Ndiaye, like many of his fellow Senegalese farmers, has witnessed firsthand the impact of this cross-cultural…

Francina Lerato Kuwali, a 35-year-old international student from Malawi at China Agricultural University (CAU), returned recently with the exciting news that she and her classmates had helped local farmers in her country achieve a maize yield of 9,000 kg per hectare, nearly three times the local average. Over the past year, they have applied the agricultural techniques learned at CAU to assist 30 farmers in Malawi with maize cultivation, as part of the cultivation plan under the cooperative postgraduate education…

Ethiopia has sown more than 10 million hectares of land using the cluster farming method for 2024. This is part of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture’s plan, which aims to harvest 613 million quintals of crops. This is reported by Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC), a partner of TV BRICS. So far, 19.2 million hectares of arable land have been cultivated, of which 17.7 million hectares are under various crops, including maize, teff, wheat, and other important food crops for Ethiopia. According…

The Chief Administrator of Oromia, Shemelis Abdissa, and the Chief Administrator of Sidama Region, Desta Ledamo, stated that the Executive Committee of the Prosperity Party had conducted an extensive assessment of the tasks completed in ensuring reliable peace and sustainable development in Ethiopia. This was reported by ENA. It has also given a detailed assessment of development activities, national reform efforts, and the political situation in the country. This achievement was made possible by measures taken to make adequate use…

At the 2nd Iran-Africa Summit in Tehran, a joint Iran-Africa Agriculture and Water Resources Committee was established. Representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture discussed prospects for co-operation as well as public and private sector experiences in water supply and irrigation. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The opening ceremony of the event was attended by senior Iranian officials including President Ebrahim Raisi and Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Abbas Aliabadi. President Ibrahim Raisi emphasised…

Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amante, emphasised that the new agricultural strategies focused on transforming food systems in Ethiopia are a fundamental indicator of the country’s commitment to food security and nutrition. In conducting the initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture presented three key strategies: National Food Safety and Quality Strategy for Primary Agricultural Produce, National Nutrition Sensitive Agrifood Systems Strategy, and Post-Harvest Management Strategy. Minister Girma emphasised that these strategies are central to ensuring food security, improving health and expanding…

In their hometown of Hengxi Village, Xinxing Town, Songyang County, Lishui, Zhejiang Province in east China, young entrepreneurs Ye Jianhua and Fang Jing have a greenhouse estate. The couple described the 1.3-hectare area as their main battleground for entrepreneurship.  Since 2018, through artificial pollination, hybridisation and other technologies, they have cultivated and planted more than 45 rose succulents, a fascinating succulent variety. These roses with unique colours and shapes can generate over 1 million yuan ($137,000) in output value annually. …