The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-06-23
Improving child and adolescent diets at school: An evaluation of Chile’s Food Labeling and Advertising Law
Creating a healthier food environment. Read more
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2023-06-22
‘Hypocrisy’: EU exporting a ‘carcinogenic’ pesticide it banned in 2020
This dangerous fungicide was banned in the EU three years ago. So why is it still being sent to developing countries? Read more
2023-06-22
India may be forced to reinstate exports ban as wheat harvest dips below government estimates
INDIA -The Roller Flour Millers’ Federation, an Indian trade group, holds that the availability of wheat in the market is in jeopardy, suggesting lowered pr ... Read more
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2023-06-22
Tunga Nutrition launches a state-of-the-art fish feed extruder to boost aqua feed production
KENYA - Tunga Nutrition (K)-LTD-Skretting EA, a leading Fish feeds Manufacturer in East Africa has launched a state-of-the-art fish feed extruder in its pro ... Read more
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2023-06-22
‘Miracle seeds,’ informational curses? The risk of high expectations for new agricultural technologies
Using videos to test skewed perceptions of improved crop varieties. Read more
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2023-06-21
Mexican president commits to prioritizing domestic non-GM corn for tortillas
MEXICO- Mexico's president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recently announced that he will sign an agreement this week with tortilla makers in the countr ... Read more
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2023-06-21
KEBS intensifies aflatoxin testing on Tanzanian maize
KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced its heightened efforts in conducting aflatoxin tests on maize shipments from Tanza ... Read more
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2023-06-21
BUA Foods PLC commits to making rice more affordable in Nigeria
NIGERIA - BUA Foods, a leading Food and Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) has informed distributors of its rice products that it would maintain prices of it ... Read more
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2023-06-21
Russia holds that UN pledge on Russian exports will go on even if Black Sea grain deal ends
RUSSIA - Russia's deputy foreign minister remarked that even if the Black Sea Grain Initiative ends, Russia's agreement with the United Nations to ... Read more
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2023-06-21
Egypt allocates US$4.1 billion for food subsidies in 2023/24
EGYPT - In Egypt, the executive has decided to allocate 128 billion pounds (US$4.1 billion) to cover food subsidies in the 2023/2024 fiscal year which start ... Read more
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2023-06-21
BENEO launches new vegetable proteins for pet food in line with sustainability goals
GERMANY- Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO has launched its new toolbox of high-quality and non-GMO vegetal proteins that allow manufacturers to cat ... Read more
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2023-06-20
WATCH: Nevada confronts invasion of blood-red crickets
Elko, a small town of about 20,000 near Idaho and Utah known for its gold mining, has been hit hard by the invasion of cannibalistic critters. Read more