Hydrachem, a UK-based water and surface disinfection specialist warns that the surge in contaminated water incidents poses a grave threat to the food and farming sectors. Hydrachem reports a 29% increase in pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2024, with severe cases rising by 60%, jeopardising crop quality, livestock welfare, and the entire food supply chain. Continue reading
March 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Network/ — Bayer inaugurated a new maize seed production facility in Zambia with a €32 million investment, aiming to significantly boost the supply of high-yielding seeds to Sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers. Continue reading
Jan. 4, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Christian Aid’s report, “Counting the Cost 2024,” analyses the economic impact of ten extreme weather events in 2024, revealing billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the disproportionate effect on poorer nations. The report underscores the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy, citing expert opinions stressing the escalating consequences of inaction. Continue reading