The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-01
Feds commit $5 million to expand smart farm network
Smart farms in Canada have been given a $5-million boost by the federal government. Read more
2022-07-01
WGRF Commits $2.8 Million for Ag Research Capacity at U of M
As part of its $32 million Capacity Initiative, WGRF is pleased to announce funding of $2.8 Million to help purchase field and analytical equipment to enhance crop research capacity at the University... Read more
2022-07-01
Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition to acquire F.L. Emmert, strengthening pet food presence | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA—Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F.L. Emmert, a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutriti ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-07-01
Nutreco to acquire Indian shrimp feed software and equipment supplier Eruvaka | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDIA—Netherlands feed producer Nutreco has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Indian shrimp feed software and equipment supplier Eruvaka after ac ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-07-01
IsDB finances Cameroon rice production with US$84.62M | Food Business Africa Magazine
CAMEROON- The IsDB approved the loan during the 47th annual meeting of its Board of Governors, held from 1 to 4 June 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), in whi ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-07-01
Bühler to build Grain Innovation Center, Milling Academy | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND— Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer Bühler has announced it is building a new five-story Grain Innovation Center featuring all the ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-07-01
Packaging equipment supplier Krones opens cold glue manufacturing facility in Ethiopia | Food Business Africa Magazine
ETHIOPIA - Krones, global manufacturer of filling and packaging technology, has inaugurated a new glue manufacturing facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.H.E S ... Read more
investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2022-07-01
Barry Callebaut chocolate plant ceases operations following Salmonella outbreak | Food Business Africa Magazine
BELGIUM— Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced it has suspended production at i ... Read more
food safety & regulatory sugar & confectionery supplier news & innovations
2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-30
Ukraine: Russia pulls back forces from Snake Island — live updates 30.06.2022
Russia claimed the move was a "goodwill gesture" to allow the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. Meanwhile, fighting intensified in Lysychansk, in the Donbas region. DW has the latest. Read more
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2022-06-30
Effective Reference Price – Past and Future
Gary Schnitkey and Jonathan Coppess et.al
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Read more
2022-06-30
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council drives action on food security, sustainability and labour challenges
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more