Researchers have developed the first specialized African harvested area dataset spanning 22 major crops across three decades. This breakthrough addresses critical data limitations that have hampered agricultural planning across the continent for years.
Australia’s leading independent energy producer Woodside Energy has increased its full-year production guidance despite reporting lower third-quarter revenue. The company cited exceptional performance at key projects including Sangomar and Pluto LNG facilities as driving the optimistic output forecast.
Woodside Energy Group Ltd, Australia’s largest independent energy company, has reportedly raised its production forecast for fiscal year 2025, according to recent financial disclosures. Sources indicate the company now expects to produce between 192 million and 197 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), representing an increase from its previous guidance range of 188 to 195 mmboe.
A major climate research funding initiative has selected 10 African-led projects addressing critical environmental vulnerabilities. The €4.29 million program brings together 126 researchers from 21 countries to tackle climate challenges through transdisciplinary approaches.
Ten transdisciplinary research projects led by African institutions have secured substantial international funding totaling €4.29 million (approximately R86.7 million) through a collaborative initiative between South Africa’s National Research Foundation and the Belmont Forum, according to recent announcements.
