The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-02
USDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Excellence in Water Quality Research
Mark Williams, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of his pioneering research to protect water... Read more
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2022-05-01
Free-range eggs return as hens let back outside
People can again buy free-range eggs after measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed. Read more
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2022-04-30
Record temperatures hit India's farmers 30.04.2022
Large parts of India have been hit by an early heat wave, threatening the country's wheat harvest. The global wheat market is already under pressure because of the war in Ukraine. This will likely... Read more
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2022-04-28
Egg shortage warning as chicken feed price doubles
The shortage will be "desperate" by Christmas if things do not change, one farmer says. Read more
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2022-04-28
Elopak, GLS form joint venture to establish dominance in India’s sustainable packaging market | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDIA - Global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment Elopak and its Indian peer GLS have formed a joint venture to expand its presence in India ... Read more
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2022-04-27
Ballymena market gets two notices in six months
It says it has been informed of issues relating to overnight accommodation and feed for sheep. Read more
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2022-04-27
Turning the tide on land degradation 27.04.2022
Human activity has led to widespread land degradation and put our very survival as a species at risk. But by reversing course, we can tackle climate change and biodiversity loss — and make a better... Read more
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2022-04-27
Ardent mills introduce novel flour blends for Canadian market | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA- North America’s leading flour supplier Ardent Mills has introduced new gluten-free and keto-friendly flour blends for the Canadian market. The new p ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-04-27
European beverage brands adopt Tetra Pak’s litter-proof tethered caps on carton packages | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Top European beverage brands have adopted Tetra Pak manufactured tethered caps on carton packages in an effort to cut down on litter associate ... Read more
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2022-04-27
Ofi strengthens North America presence with US$117m acquisition of Canadian coffee roaster Club Coffee | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA – Singapore based global food ingredients supplier ofi (formerly Olam Food Ingredients) has acquired Canadian coffee roaster Club Coffee for C$150 mi ... Read more
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2022-04-26
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are looking to beef up your salad—not with complementary slices of tender chicken, steak or other meat but rather new, improved varieties of carrot and... Read more
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2022-04-26
Farmers in Nigeria feel the effects of war in Ukraine 26.04.2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is also being felt by farmers in Africa. Plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in their fertilizer. Russia is a top supplier of all three. The conflict is... Read more
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