The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-11-10
FMN records strong revenue growth of 34% in Q2 2023/24 despite challenging market dynamics
NIGERIA – Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, one of the largest foods and agro-allied groups has experienced continued strong revenue growth of 34% (Year on Year) ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Easing production costs inspire farmers to increase rice acreage in Brazil: USDA
BRAZIL-The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has revised its projection for rice planting in the marketing year 2023/24 ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Korean wheat cultivation aims for self-sufficiency with record-breaking production: USDA
SOUTH KOREA- The total wheat production in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 in Korea is forecast to reach a 40-year high of 46,000 metric tons (MT), as the gover ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Agthia Group reports 10.9% revenue growth despite headwinds in Egypt
UAE – Agthia Group, a leading UAE food and beverage company based in Abu Dhabi, has announced a 10.9% revenue increase to Dh3.27 billion (US$882.9million) f ... Read more
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2023-11-09
Revolutionizing Agricultural Storage: PIL unveils innovative hermetic bags for grain storage
KENYA – Packaging Industries Limited (PIL) has developed innovative hermetic bags with a plastic liner inside that is both water-resistant and airtight, mak ... Read more
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2023-11-09
Kigoto Maize Mill makes amends, receives go-ahead to resume operations
KENYA – In a turn of events, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended the operations of the Kigoto Maize Mill, dispelling earlier safety concerns ... Read more
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2024-09-04
Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. Read more
2024-08-29
USDA Announces $300,000 in Funding Available to Support U.S. Sheep Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $300,000 in grant funding available through the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (SPMGP). Grant applications are currently being... Read more
2024-08-29
Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand
Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study. Read more
2024-08-28
USDA and Kansas Award $5.6 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Kansas to award $5.6 million for 49 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-08-27
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms,... Read more