The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-23
Farmers urged to help create 'bee road' meadows
Chris Jerman says the aim is to give bees more food sources to help reverse their decline. Read more
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2022-05-23
Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days' time to allow the commercial growing of gene-edited crops in England. Read more
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2022-05-23
Multivac introduces R3 thermoforming packaging machine for sustainable and cost-effective packaging operations | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY – Multivac, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for food, has introduced its new R3 thermoforming packaging machine to help manufacture ... Read more
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2022-05-23
Givaudan’s natural nitrite alternative a game changer for the meat industry | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND – Swiss multinational food ingredients manufacturer, Givaudan has developed a new natural alternative to nitrite to help meat processors meet gr ... Read more
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2022-05-23
Spear Capital pumps in additional investment in Arkay Plastic to drive expansion plan | Food Business Africa Magazine
MALAWI - Southern African plastic manufacturer Arkay Plastics has received additional investment from International private equity firm Spear Capital to fac ... Read more
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2022-05-22
Russian invasion prevents Ukrainian agricultural work 22.05.2022
With fighting raging in large parts of Ukraine's fertile farmlands, the Russian invasion is preventing Ukrainian farmers from harvesting their fields - and sowing the seeds of next year's crop. Read more
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2022-05-22
Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline
Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards. Read more
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2022-05-20
Global food supply chain at risk from hackers
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. Read more
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2022-05-19
Belgian farmers struggle as drought and rising costs hit
An unusually dry spring has meant crop yields are so far much lower this year. Read more
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2022-05-18
Davey calls for financial help for British farmers
British farmers are the best in the world and could play a "big part" in tackling the cost of living crisis, says Sir Ed Davey. Read more
2022-05-18
Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection
Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough. Read more
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2022-05-18
Stora Enso to take another US$58m hit following decision to exit Russia | Food Business Africa Magazine
RUSSIA – Finnish corrugated packaging company Stora Enso is expecting to incur an additional loss of US$55 million following its decision to fulling divest ... Read more
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