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Agriskoops - 22 June 2026

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On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the CEO of the Zen Consortium, the originator of the AgriHero Challenge 2026. He shares more about the competition, who can enter and the benefits of taking part. The initiative forms part of the broader Africa-Asia Platform and is supported by the African Development Bank and the universities of Pretoria, Cape Town and Tokyo. The competition is aimed at entrepreneurs developing practical solutions for the agricultural sector, with entries closing on 30 June
22 Jun 3AM English South Africa Daily News · Nature

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