The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-09
Kids Can Catch sees hundreds of lines hit Fort Lions Pond for local fishing event
a fishing frenzy at West River’s Edge as families gathered around Fort Lions Pond to try their luck catching a fish. Read more
2022-06-09
Thursday is a key deadline for Livestock Price Insurance
A reminder for producers the Livestock Price Insurance deadline for calves is coming up June 9. Read more
2022-06-09
Fuel increases run the risk of breaking Saskatchewan farmers
SARM President Ray Orb says farmers are taking another hit with inflation and the high price of fuel, the cost of just trying to keep equipment running has jumped by about 100 per cent. Read more
2022-06-09
BinSentry launches Feed Ordering Hub
Launch of Feed Ordering Hub takes place at the 2022 World Pork Expo. Read more
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2022-06-09
AGCO partners with Apex.AI for robotic planting
New Apex.OS software from Apex.AI being used by partner AGCO to drive new precision ag technology solution. Read more
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2022-06-09
Global grain production expected to drop by 40M tonnes largely driven by underperforming Wheat crop - IGC | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK— The International Grains Council (IGC) said as it convened its 56th IGC Council Session that global grain production is expected to fall by 40 million t ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-09
General Mills invests US$3M in Eco-Harvest program to bolster regenerative agriculture | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — General Mills has invested US$3 million in Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) to scale Eco-Harvest, ESMC’s market program that rewards farmer ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news sustainability
2022-06-09
PIP International opens a US$20M pea wet fractionation pilot facility in Alberta | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA—PIP International, a Canadian-based agrifood company, is opening a US$20 million yellow pea wet fractionation pilot facility and commercial test ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-09
Petcurean partners United Petfoods to expand European Union presence | Food Business Africa Magazine
BELGIUM—The Petcurean Pet Nutrition, a Canadian based premium cat and dog food manufacturer has partnered with Belgium-based United Petfoods to expand its m ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions
2022-06-09
Liberia to cut on rice imports dependency courtesy of US$4.3m support from European Investment Bank | Food Business Africa Magazine
LIBERIA - Liberia’s rice value chain is set to benefit from a EUR 4 million (US$4.3m) support from the European Investment Bank, aimed to boost performance ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news
2022-06-09
Lotus Bakeries to invest US$84M to expand North Carolina production facility | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA— Snack food company, Lotus Bakeries is set to invest US$84 million to expand its production facility in Mebane by adding two more production lines and w ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news
2022-06-08
Jacobs-Young wins Senate approval as USDA chief scientist
As undersecretary, Jacobs-Young will also be USDA’s chief scientist. Read more