The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-05-04
These European solar farms are cutting petrol costs with sheep
A solar farm in Kosovo and Austria’s biggest PV plant have brought in some woolly helpers - here’s why. Read more
2023-05-04
Zimbabwe suspends grain imports after a bumper harvest
ZIMBABWE – The government of Zimbabwe has suspended grain imports up to next year following a self-sufficient season, a move that is envisioned to save US$3 ... Read more
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2023-05-04
Ardent Mills launches new private label flour brand ‘BakeHaven’ targeting emerging retailers
USA - Ardent Mills, one of the largest milling companies in the United States has introduced BakeHaven, a new private-label flour brand targeting emerging r ... Read more
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2023-05-04
Upper Egypt Flour Mills 9-month standalone profit rises by 11.38%
EGYPT – Upper Egypt Flour Mills (UEFM), an Egypt-based public shareholding company engaged in food processing has reported an 11.38% year-on-year (YoY) incr ... Read more
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2023-05-03
Spain’s water war puts Europe’s fruit and veg at risk
Spain’s government has decided to cut water brought from the Tagus River to irrigate crops in the bone-dry southeast of the country. Read more
2023-05-03
Why are Dutch farmers being paid to close their farms?
The EU has approved a €1.5 billion scheme to buy out Dutch farmers and reduce nitrogen emissions. Read more
2023-05-03
General Mills issues recall on Gold Medal flour brand over Salmonella concerns
USA – General Mills, an American multinational manufacturer of processed consumer foods has issued a voluntary national recall of 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-p ... Read more
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2023-05-03
Argentina’s wheat production to boomerang after a lamentable summer harvest: USDA
ARGENTINA- Wheat production in Argentina is likely to rebound in the marketing year 2023-24 following a dismal summer 2023 crop season caused by drought and ... Read more
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2023-05-03
National Grain and Feed Association supports USDA’s proposed removal of ‘soybeans of other colors’ grading
USA- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and 42 other groups are in support of the US Department of Agriculture’s proposed removal of “soybeans o ... Read more
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2023-05-03
Morocco maintains as the largest importer of wheat from the European Union for 2022/23
MOROCCO – The European Commission report has highlighted that Morocco remains the largest importer of wheat from the EU for the 2022/2023 agricultural campa ... Read more
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2023-05-03
Australia wheat production to drop by 25% to expected dry conditions: USDA
AUSTRALIA - Aussie wheat production in the marketing year 2023-24 is likely to dip 25% from the 39.2 million tonnes estimated in 2022-23, according to a Glo ... Read more
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2023-05-03
General Mills embarks on expansion of its snack factory in Geneva in a bid to bolster its snacks business
USA - American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods General Mills, Inc. has commenced its drive to expand a snack factory ... Read more
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