The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-02-21
Measuring the extent of a risky practice: Using toxic chemicals on cattle for tick control in Uganda
A problem for the growing dairy industry. Read more
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2023-02-20
Farmers warn dry winter threatens crops in northern Italy
Italy’s farmers suffered through record-breaking droughts last summer. Winter has brought little relief. Read more
2023-02-20
How Europe's orchards are having to adapt to warmer winters
Warmer winters in Europe are posing a serious threat to fruit trees. We explore how producers are trying to protect their crops. Read more
2023-02-20
ADM to close 140-year Texas flour mills in portfolio optimization exercise
USA- Chicago-based Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has announced plans to halt operations at their New Braunfels, Texas, flour mill by the end of March 2023.Formerly known as H. Dittlinger Roller... Read more
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2023-02-20
Argentina soybean production to underperform in 2023 due to prevailing drought: USDA
ARGENTINA- The world’s top soybean exporter, Argentina, is expected to perform dismally in the 2022-2023 marketing year due to the prevailing drought in the country and the rest of South America.... Read more
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2023-02-20
Bunge credits bumper harvest, strong meal and oil demand for outstanding full-year performance
USA- Bunge, one of the world’s largest agricultural commodities suppliers, has credited large soy and canola crops in North America and robust meal and oil demand for outstanding performance in 2022.... Read more
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2023-02-20
UN Women supports project aimed at lowering feed prices for poultry farmers in Kenya
KENYA - The United Nations Women (UN Women) has donated a feed mixing machine valued at KES310,000 (US$2,458) to women in poultry farming in Kenya to cushio ... Read more
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2023-02-19
Coffee lovers are ‘increasing inequalities’. Is there a better way?
Coffee growers are are turning to indoor, hydroponic and vertical farming amidst the climate crisis. Read more
2023-02-17
IGC cites drought in Argentina, Ukraine war as major reasons for lowered total grain production forecast
GLOBAL- The International Grains Council (IGC) predicts that total grain production will fall by 43 million tonnes this year. In their report, issued on 16th February 2023, the International Grains... Read more
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2023-02-17
GM Foods debate: Mexico scraps plan to ban GM corn for animal feed, Pakistan ban on GM soybean affects imports
MEXICO - Mexico has scrapped a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use amid trade tensions with the United States but r ... Read more
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2023-02-17
Ceres welcomes new Vice president, Jennifer Henderson as focus on regenerative agriculture intensifies
USA- Ceres Global AG Corp appointed Jennifer Henderson to succeed Glen Goldman as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. Goldman stepped down on 31st December 2022 and has since... Read more
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2023-02-17
Cargill partners with Banco de Brasil to launch US$240 million ‘ESG Time Deposit’
BRAZIL - Cargill, an agricultural commodities trading giant, has partnered with Banco de Brasil to launch a US$240 million ‘ESG Time Deposit’, to support sustainable development in the country.The... Read more
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