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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2024-05-17
Peanut Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that peanut producers voted to continue the National Peanut Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Michael “Brent” Wagner for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Michael “Brent” Wagner of Goldthwaite, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc., of Benson, N.C., on March 26, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP, of Greensboro, Ga., on April 19, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Simmons Foods Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Simmons Foods Inc., of Siloam, Ark., on April 3, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a decision and order against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders,... Read more