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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2025-01-29
No Waste Left Behind: Insect Frass Can Improve Soil Fertility
Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming. Read more
2025-01-08
Scientists Leverage AI to Fast-Track Methane Mitigation Strategies in Animal Agriculture
A new study from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Iowa State University (ISU) reveals that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help expedite the search for solutions to reduce... Read more
2025-01-07
UNL, USDA Collaborate to Create Web-based App to Optimize Soil Sampling
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and the ARS’s Partnership for Data Innovations (PDI) have launched a new web-based application to facilitate... Read more
2024-12-27
Olive oil, milk and cereals: How did food prices fluctuate in 2024?
After food prices soared in 2021 and 2022, over five essential food products saw price drops in 2024, including milk and cereals. Read more
2024-12-17
New Genetic Test Will Help Safeguard Quinoa from Top Foe
Quinoa’s grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to... Read more
2024-12-15
After the ceasefire, experts count ecological cost of war in Lebanon
In its war against Hezbollah, Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions, causing great ecological damage and jeopardising both food security and public health. Read more