The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-03-20
Kenya allows importation of additional 500,000 tonnes of duty-free maize and rice
KENYA - The government of Kenya has endorsed the importation of additional 500,000 tonnes of white duty-free maize and 500,000 tonnes of rice to cushion consumers against the high cost of the staples... Read more
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2023-03-20
Indian millers’ group wants the wheat export ban to continue
INDIA -The Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India president says the country’s ban on wheat exports since May last year successfully lowered prices and should continue, Reuters reported. Last year,... Read more
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2023-03-20
Ministerial Round Table follows Global Millets Conference in India
INDIA- India hosted a Ministerial Round Table of millets after the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference launched in New Delhi on Saturday to strategize global production and consumption. This round... Read more
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2023-03-20
Betagro launches state-of-the-art feed mill as Volac expands its feed additives division
THAILAND - Betagro PLC (BTG), a leading integrated agro-industrial and food company has elevated its supply chain portfolio by launching an advanced fe ... Read more
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2023-03-20
American snack and cereal company Kellogg to split into two independent companies
AMERICA – Kellogg, an American multinational snack and cereal company, is splitting its businesses into two companies: “Kellanova” and “WK Kellog Co.” ... Read more
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2023-03-20
Nestlé Purina voluntarily recalls prescription dry dog food; cites elevated vitamin D levels
USA- Nestlé Purina Petcare Company recently recalled their Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, citing potentially el ... Read more
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2023-03-20
The political economy of reforming costly agricultural policies
The diverse benefits of repurposing support programs. Read more
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2023-03-18
Julia Kloehn to replace Steve Records as GEAPS interim executive director
USA- Effective 1st April 2023, Julia Kloehn will serve as the interim executive director for the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), replacing Steve Records. Kloehn is currently the... Read more
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2023-03-18
German food processor Dr. Oetker has snapped up Imperial in a move to expand its portfolio in Belgium
GERMANY - German food processor Dr. Oetker has acquired Imperial, a Belgian specialist in baking and dessert mixes from Spanish group GB ... Read more
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2023-03-17
Early-season frost damage, elevated late-season temperatures could impact India’s rapeseed mustard crop quality; USDA
INDIA- According to a Rapeseed-Mustard Sowing Update by USDA staff, the quality of India’s crops in 2023 is likely to suffer, thanks to early-season frost damage and elevated late-season temperatures.... Read more
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2023-03-17
This is a man’s world: Gendered perceptions of Ugandan agro-input dealers
Persistent biases hold back women shop owners. Read more
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2023-03-16
Dutch farmer protest party wins big in provincial elections
Action against new climate laws in the Netherlands has spurred the popularity of a new political party. Read more