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Africa: Focus On Agroecology to Ensure Food Security in Africa #AfricaClimateHope
[Daily News] AS the Africa's Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) concludes today, the ActionAid Tanzania has underscored the need for African countries to deeply focus on ag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Uganda: Ugandan Drug Regulator Found HIV Drugs in Meat But Kept Quiet
[allAfrica] Harare -- Members of Uganda's National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
New Zealand dairy exports thriving despite tariffs, seeking market evolution
NEW ZEALAND – Despite encountering substantial tariffs and trade-related obstacles, New Zealand’s dairy sector continues to thrive.A recent repo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Sep-2023
Liberia: Red Cross Launches U.S.$20,000 Local Appeal to Support Flood-Affected Communities
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has launched a local emergency appeal fund of US$20,000 to provide vital assistance to communities affe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Sep-2023
Bauchi State Launches Tree Planting Campaign, Bans Illegal Charcoal Business
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, initiated the 2023 tree planting campaign. He urged the residents of the state to actively participate in planting trees as an [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
IFAD distributes agro equipment to farmers in Enugu State
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the Federal Government, has distributed N109 million worth of agro equipment to 840 rural farmers in Enugu [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Ikumbi Tea Factory partners with Chinese investor to set up orthodox tea processing plant
KENYA – Ikumbi Tea Factory based in Murang’a County has signed a deal with Poly Intercontinental Trading Limited (Poly), a Chinese company active in the imports and exports bus [...]
Agriculture Food & BeverageCountry: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Namibia Berries to invest US$80M over 7 years to boost blueberries production
NAMIBIA – Namibia Berries, a subsidiary of the South African venture capital company Loxworth Capital, plans to invest 1.5 billion Namibian dollars (US$80.2 million) over the nex [...]
AgricultureCountry: Namibia
Region: Africa
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Kenyan startup Quick Cart revolutionizes grocery delivery with 10-Minute service, aims to tackle food waste crisis
KENYA – Quick Cart Africa Inc., a dynamic Kenyan-based e-commerce startup, has emerged as a game-changer in the grocery delivery industry with its [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
UNBS implements stringent measures to enhance meat quality in Uganda
UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has taken decisive action to elevate the quality of meat available in the Ugandan market.A [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Oregon secures US$9 million to bolster state meat inspection program
USA – In a significant move to strengthen its meat inspection capabilities, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has secured a substantial US$9 mi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Java House launches Ready-To-Drink coffee brand made from 100% Kenyan Arabica coffee beans
KENYA – Java House, East Africa’s leading coffee and food chain restaurant, has launched its latest innovation, cold brew coffee, a ready-to-drink made from 100% Kenyan Arabica [...]
Food & BeverageCountry: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 25-Aug-2023
India to ban export of sugar from October as local prices hit highest level
INDIA – It is still not clear how much the ban on sugar exports that the world’s second exporter of sugar, India, is set to enact, will have on benchmark prices in New York and [...]
AgricultureCountry: India
Region: Asia
Date: 25-Aug-2023
Dairy supplier spots ways to address food safety concerns with innovative infant nutrition strategies
Finnish dairy supplier, Valio, has revealed measures to address food safety issues in the infant milk formula market which has recently heightened regulations within the market.Acc [...]
Food & BeverageCountry: Finland
Region: Europe
Date: 25-Aug-2023
Israel-based avocado grower Granot International Company launches 400 ha farm investment in Kenya
Granot International Company, operator of the largest avocado packing house in Israel, has launched its operations in Kenya with the aim of creating a value addition chain for both [...]
AgricultureCountry: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 25-Aug-2023
Kemin sets up first facility to make Proteus for meat, poultry industry
USA – Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer has announced the opening of its first facility in Verona, Missouri to produce Proteus [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2023
Taraba State Government Partners US to Develop Agriculture
The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has reinstated his administration’s readiness to enhance the lives of the inhabitants in all parts of the state’s economy so the devel [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Edo State Trains 500 Farmers in palm oil production
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has trained no fewer than 500 farmers, media professionals, government officials and members of civil society organizations and non-go [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Institute unveils new maize varieties tolerant to Fall Army Worm
The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) Moor plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, has unveiled two new varieties of maize tolerant to Fall Army Worm (FAW). The tw [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Flood: Ministry Distributes Maize Seeds To Farmers In Oyo State
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) says it has distributed no fewer than 50 tonnes of maize to farmers in Oyo State in the last three weeks. The FMAR [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Kaduna State Government Begins Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign
The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has commenced anti-rabies vaccination campaign to curb the menace of rabies in the state. Murtala Dabo, the commissio [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Kenya: Kenya, Indonesia Ink 4 MOUs to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Indonesia have signed 4 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to boost collaboration in food security, mining, renewable energy and health. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Kenya: Farmers in Arid and Semi Arid Lands to Benefit From Solar-Powered Irrigation Equipment
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agropastoralist in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) counties of Wajir, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit and Isiolo are set to benefit from solar-powered irrigation [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
Zimbabwe sets off to export 30 tons of beef monthly to DRC
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe is set to commence beef exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in September with cattle farmers expected to bulk [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023
AFA-Kenya forgoes US$573.6M debt owed by state-owned sugar millers
KENYA – The cabinet in Kenya has approved a waiver of KES 83 billion (US$573.6m) in debt owed to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) by state [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2023