Agribusiness and Farm Production
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Mauritania Targets 10,000 New Agricultural Jobs with Al-Rakba Project
Mauritania's government is moving to launch the Al-Rakba agricultural project in Brakna, aiming to create 10,000 jobs for youth and women across five wilayas. The initiative is backed by over 6 billion MRO in joint funding with the Islamic Development Bank.
Mauritania and Italy Advance Agricultural Project in Brakna Region
Mauritania's Ministry of Agriculture is preparing a joint project with Italy to develop up to 20,000 hectares in Brakna, aiming to boost wheat and vegetable production and strengthen food security through new irrigation infrastructure.
Egypt issues 907 livestock licences and expands National Veal Project
Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture issued 907 new operating licences for livestock, poultry, feed, and dairy projects in August, while allocating EGP 59.85m in fresh financing to the National Veal Project, supporting small breeders and expanding cattle production.
Egypt, China advance pesticide production localisation and technology transfer
Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and China's ICAMA are deepening cooperation to localise pesticide manufacturing, transfer technology, and build regulatory capacity, aiming to boost Egypt's self-sufficiency and support sustainable agricultural development.
Italian Agritech Delegation to Support Algeria's Farm Modernisation
Fifteen Italian agricultural technology firms will visit Algiers in September 2026, aiming to accelerate Algeria's push for food sovereignty by introducing advanced equipment, digital tools, and irrigation solutions to the country's farming sector.