The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-08-09
Unlocking the potential of irrigation for improved nutrition in Ethiopia
A key connection between water, diets, and public health. Read more
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2023-08-08
Flour Mills of Nigeria to raise N55 billion (US$70M) as part of its Commercial Paper Programme
NIGERIA - Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC (FMN), one of the largest foods and agro-allied groups, has announced the issue of up to N55 billion Series 3 Commercia ... Read more
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2023-08-08
Seaboard milling unit Q2 income down on lower margins
USA- Seaboard Corp. quarter 2 results reveal an operating income of US$17 million in its Commodity Trading and Milling (CT&M) segment, down 44% from US$ ... Read more
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2023-08-08
Nestlé to expand production capacity in Egypt with four production lines
EGYPT – Swiss multinational food giant, Nestlé, has revealed its plans to add four new production lines to its existing facilities in Egypt. In the set plan ... Read more
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2023-08-07
CHS looks to construct new soybean processing plant in Wisconsin USA
USA- Agribusiness cooperative CHS, headquartered in Minnesota, is looking to build a food-grade soybean oil and soybean meal production site near Evansville ... Read more
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2023-08-07
Cadbury Nigeria temporarily halts production and sale of Bournvita Biscuits
NIGERIA - Cadbury Nigeria Plc has suspended the production and sale of its recently introduced biscuit brand, Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit, in response to comp ... Read more
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2023-08-07
End of the Black Sea Grain Initiative: Implications for sub-Saharan Africa
What may happen as trade in wheat and other commodities is interrupted again. Read more
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2023-08-04
Zambian Food Reserve Agency to buy 2.6M bags of maize from farmers in Muchinga
ZAMBIA - the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is targeting to buy about 65,000 metric tonnes (2.6 million x 50 kg bags) of maize from farmers in the Muchinga accor ... Read more
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2023-08-04
Sarrai Group subsidiary Ustawi Grain Millers acquires TSS Millers
KENYA - Ustawi Grain Millers Limited (UGML), a subsidiary of Sarrai Group has acquired the assets of Mombasa-based Tahir Sheikh Said Grain Millers Limited ( ... Read more
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2023-08-04
Nestlé earmarks over US$500M to expand its footprint in India by 2025
INDIA - Maggi noodles manufacturer, Nestlé has revealed plans to invest Rs42bn (US$507.5m) in its business in India between 2023 and 2025. The Swiss giant c ... Read more
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2023-08-03
ZoomAgri garners US$6M to advance traceability in grain industry with innovative hardware-software system
ARGENTINA – ZoomAgri, a revolutionary agtech company, has successfully raised US$6 million in a series A funding round, signaling a momentous stride towards ... Read more
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2023-08-03
Interview: IFPRI researchers on the vital message of World Breastfeeding Week
Many short- and long-term benefits to health and well-being. Read more
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