The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-01-07
Zanzibar invests in irrigation and modern technology to boost rice production
TANZANIA - Zanzibari government has allocated US$214,000 to boost irrigation infrastructure and modern technology in rice cultivation as the country strives ... Read more
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2023-01-06
Lotus Bakeries invests in US cognitive performance snack brand IQBAR
USA - Belgium-based biscuit and snack maker Lotus Bakeries has acquired a minority stake in IQBAR, a better-for-you bar manufacturer based in the US. T ... Read more
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2023-01-06
Kenya’s maize supply in jeopardy as traditional trade partners find lucrative markets elsewhere
KENYA- Kenya might have to find new suppliers for maize imports as Uganda and Tanzania, the country’s traditional source markets find new lucrative buyers f ... Read more
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2023-01-06
Flour treatment specialist Mühlenchemie marks 100 years with new award for composite flour research
GERMANY- Muhlenchemie, a leading German-based international flour treatment specialist, has established the Composite Flour Science Award as part of its cel ... Read more
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2023-01-06
Zimbabwe forecasts higher soya bean production on greater adoption of Rhizobia inoculants
ZIMBABWE – Soyabean production is forecasted to increase following a growing hectarage and rising demand for Rhizobia inoculants as stated by the Chemistry ... Read more
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2023-01-05
‘Liquid gold’: Spanish olives at the heart of the Mediterranean diet
Centuries-old olive trees and a superb microclimate mean Spain produces the most decorated extra virgin olive oil in the world. Read more
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2022-12-31
Developing and implementing Picture-Based Advisories (PBA) for farmers in Kenya
A new way to offer targeted extension information. Read more
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2022-12-30
Interview with Edie Mukiibi, the new president of Slow Food
Edie Mukiibi, a Ugandan farmer, agronomist and activist, speaks to us about leading a global movement committed to justice in the food system and bolstering food security in Africa. Read more
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2022-12-30
WEAGov: A new conceptual framework to assess women’s empowerment in agricultural governance
Developing a tool to assess gender and policymaking. Read more
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2022-12-29
Food price shocks and diets among poor households in Egypt
High inflation threatens nutrition and livelihoods. Read more
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2022-12-23
In Tajikistan, women contribute significantly to agriculture, but does agricultural work contribute significantly to women’s agency?
Gender roles shift slowly in the post-Soviet era. Read more
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2022-12-21
Golden Agri Inputs Limited receives US$1.23M investment to boost maize and soybean production in Nigeria
NIGERIA-Golden Agri – Inputs Limited (GAIL), a subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), has received 562.9 million naira (US$1.23M) in co-investment ... Read more
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