The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Foresters and Communities
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist... Read more
2024-10-03
Twellium, Sidel to establish advanced PET packaging facility in Ghana | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
GHANA – Twellium Industrial Company, a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages in West Africa, has partnered with global packaging solutions provider Sidel ... Read more
2024-10-03
Conflict Threatens to Create Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds
The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk. Read more
2024-10-03
Setting the Bar for a Regenerative Food System
“We want everyone to be able to raise to a higher standard because that ultimately is going to allow us to deliver on our higher purpose.” Read more
2024-10-03
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in 34 States as Part of Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy... Read more
2024-10-03
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Noé
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and... Read more
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2024-10-02
Cameroon elected Chair of International Cocoa Council | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
CAMEROON - Cameroon has been elected chair of the International Cocoa Council for the 2024/2025 season, following a vote by cocoa-producing nations within t ... Read more
2024-10-02
Prinova Aromas expands operations at New Jersey facility to strengthen global presence | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Prinova Aromas, part of the NAGASE Group, has completed a significant upgrade of its New Jersey facility as part of efforts to expand its role in the ... Read more
2024-10-02
Atlas Copco Group to acquire ESA Service S.r.l | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
SWEDEN - ESA Service S.r.l., an Italian company specializing in leak detection and gas recovery systems, is set to become part of the Atlas Copco Group. Ba ... Read more
2024-10-02
TEMEC awarded as Kenya’s top digitally fit tea machinery supplier for 2024 | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Tea Machinery Engineering Company Limited (TEMEC), a subsidiary of Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA(H)), has been recognized as the leadi ... Read more
2024-10-02
The Future of Food: Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
At the Crops That Nourish Convening experts will explore sustainable agriculture solutions for human and planetary health. Read more
2024-10-02
Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working... Read more