The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-08-21
Exponential grain demand in Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa to bolster trade: Rabobank
AFRICA- A recent report by Rabobank provides that the growing population, urbanization, and dietary changes in eastern Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA) will boost ... Read more
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2023-08-21
Global wheat supplies condense on lowered production and consumption: USDA
GLOBAL- The global wheat production for 2023/24 will decline by 4.3 million tons to 1,061.7 million as production reduces in the EU, China, and Canada, acco ... Read more
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2023-08-20
India seeks Russian wheat imports to calm prices
INDIA- Various credible and anonymous sources provide that India is in talks with Russia to import wheat at a discount as global prices surge, in a move to ... Read more
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2023-08-19
Uganda: My journey to the frontlines of climate change
There are few parts of life in Uganda that have not been affected by rising temperatures. Read more
2023-08-19
Flour milling giant Capwell Industries enters biscuit business with new product
KENYA – Capwell Industries Ltd, the maker of Soko brand, has diversified into biscuit business by launching a new biscuit range named Treatos, coming a ... Read more
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2023-08-18
High cost of feed crippling Nigeria’s poultry sector
NIGERIA - Poultry Farmers in Nigeria have lamented the rising cost of Poultry Feeds which they say continues to dwindle their profit, and put the export of ... Read more
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2023-08-18
Austrian Anton Paar acquires Germany-based Brabender to enhance flour analysis capabilities
GERMANY– Austrian leading technology firm Anton Paar has acquired the renowned German company, Brabender, enhancing its flour analysis capabilities. The cul ... Read more
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2023-08-18
U.S. forms panel to resolve intense corn dispute with Mexico
USA- Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced on Thursday that the U.S. is establishing a dispute resolution panel under the United States-Canada-Mexico ... Read more
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2023-08-18
NFRA, CPB on track to stock Tanzania grain reserves through local purchases
TANZANIA - The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) Sumbawanga Zone Office plans to spend 4.5bn/- (US$1.8M) to almost double the tonnes of maize to be purcha ... Read more
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2023-08-18
Relief for Kenya as bumper harvest looms, maize prices drop by 15%
KENYA - President William Ruto has reassured Kenyans that food prices have begun to decrease following a looming bumper harvest that is expected this year, ... Read more
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2023-08-18
Anchor Ingredients unveils new division to bolster pet food innovation
USA- Anchor Ingredients, a specialty ingredients supplier to the North American pet food industry, recently announced the launch of its newest division supp ... Read more
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2023-08-18
Is Ethiopia missing a golden opportunity for addressing hidden hunger? The opportunities and challenges of biofortification
A promising approach to micronutrient deficiencies. Read more
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