Nigeria has received the first shipment of Belarusian agricultural machinery, including 2,000 tractors and over 9,000 pieces of agricultural equipment. The delivery is part of a large-scale cooperation agreement between the two countries aimed at modernising Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This is reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. The delivery, made as part of the agreement signed in September 2024, is an important step in Nigeria’s efforts to modernise agriculture.  Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar…

The BRICS Agriculture Working Group held its first meeting, coordinated by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in collaboration with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from other BRICS countries. Key agenda items for the working group include food security, sustainable agricultural production, trade and infrastructure development, and strategic agreements. Discussions also covered the implementation of electronic certification to enhance traceability and security in agricultural…

China unveiled a comprehensive policy blueprint for rural development on Sunday, charting a detailed roadmap to build up the country’s agricultural strength and emphasizing grain security, agricultural innovation and deepened reforms.  The “No. 1 central document” for 2025, the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities this year, called for enhanced efforts in the work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers in 2025 and beyond, with a target of advancing all-around rural revitalization and further consolidating the country’s…

China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2025 on Sunday, outlining priorities to deepen rural reforms further and solid steps to advance all-around rural revitalization. As the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities each year, the document is seen as an indicator of policy priorities. The document consists of six parts covering six areas: ensuring the supply of grain and other important agricultural products, consolidating the achievements of poverty elimination, developing local industries, advancing rural construction, improving…

Egypt allocated approximately US$184 million under the National Veal Project. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, recently approved around US$5.9 million to support 428 small-scale farmers and recent graduates. The total project funding will enable the acquisition of 4,280 head of cattle as part of the presidential “Decent Life” initiative, which aims to improve rural living standards. To date, the project…

Researchers in China have successfully cloned two piglets from the ancient Shaziling breed, a 4,000-year-old native swine species, in a breakthrough that could enhance the country’s pork industry and advance diabetes research. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. To safeguard its genetic heritage, researchers extracted and cultured fibroblast cells from frozen ear tissue samples of Shaziling pigs. These cells were then used to construct and cultivate embryos, leading to the successful cloning of the piglets.…

The Zimbabwean government has finalised nine investment agreements with private firms to expand the nation’s irrigation infrastructure, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision for climate-resilient agriculture, which integrates dam construction, irrigation expansion, hydroelectric power generation, and access to potable water. The approach is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. Under the new agreements, Zimbabwe plans to increase its irrigated land from 217,000 hectares to 496,000 hectares.…

In central Uganda’s Nakasongola District, 117 km from the capital, Kampala, a new era of sustainable bamboo farming is on the go.  China, a global leader in bamboo production, has partnered with the Ugandan government to promote bamboo farming in that area and the country at large. Bamboo farming, launched over a decade ago, has attracted a sizeable number of farmers throughout the country.  The biggest bamboo farm in the country is located in Nakasongola District and cover 500 acres…

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved financing of 52.3 billion Brazilian reais (US$5,65 billion) for the country’s agricultural sector in 2024, an increase of 26 per cent compared to 2023. This is reported by Agencia CMA, a partner of TV BRICS. The bank channelled funds to farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses to increase production, buy equipment and innovate. In total, over 191.2 thousand transactions were carried out, almost 28 per cent more than the previous year. BNDES President Aloizio Mercadante…

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has officially sanctioned Law 15.070/2024, establishing a comprehensive framework for the use of bio-inputs in agriculture and aquaculture. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. Bio-inputs, as defined by the new law, are biological-origin materials or processes utilised in the production, processing, or storage of agricultural, aquatic, or forestry products. These inputs play a crucial role in promoting healthier growth, pest control, and disease management while offering an eco-friendly…