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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Rwanda: Can Aquaponics Transform Farming in Rwanda?
[New Times] Farming is central to life and the economy in Rwanda. However, limited land, unpredictable weather patterns, and increasing food demand are straining traditional agricu [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Apr-2025
South Africa: Urgent Action Required to Curb FMD Outbreak
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has called for immediate action plans to ensure inroads are made to effectively curb the continued spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Nata [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Apr-2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Under Siege By Junk Food Giants, Says Health Advocate
[Leadership] A public health advocate is sounding the alarm over the aggressive marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to children across Nigeria, warning of a looming health cr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Apr-2025
Malawi: Eagle Nano Urea By Paramount Holdings - a Game Changer for Malawi's Agricultural Future
[Nyasa Times] The 63rd National Field Day proved to be a landmark occasion in Malawi's agricultural journey, as Paramount Holdings' Eagle Nano Urea stole the spotlight with its inn [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Apr-2025
ISMA urges ethanol price revision amid rising sugarcane costs in India
INDIA – The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has appeale [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Guylian expands product line with new caramel sea salt flavour chocolate
SINGAPORE – Guylian, a renowned Belgian chocolate brand, has announced plans to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Tanzania reports increase in annual meat production
TANZANIA—Tanzania’s meat production reached 1,054,114.03 tonnes by February 20 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Lidl Ireland signs new US$32M supply deal with Keohane Seafoods
IRELAND – Lidl Ireland is expanding its long-standing partnership with Keohane Se [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
SeaQureFarming Group to acquire seafood related assets from Mowi
SCOTLAND – Scotland-based SeaQureFarming Group Ltd., a company recently formed by [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
US’s egg prices post record high
USA – The cost of eggs in the United States continues to rise, with prices hittin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Kraft Heinz expands with first-ever plant-based chocolate pudding
USA – Kraft Heinz, a major food and beverage industry player, has unveiled its ne [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Kenya to develop climate-smart livestock systems to combat hunger, boost livestock and meat industry
KENYA – Kenya is currently working on a national master plan that will introduce [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Uvesa Group announces new hatchery acquisition in Spain
SPAIN – Uvesa Group has acquired a hatchery facility in Alfaro, Spain, previously [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Moroccan citrus cooperative eyes stronger trade ties in Southeast Asia
MOROCCO – Cooperative M’Brouka, one of Morocco’s longest-standing citrus expo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
CGIAR SAAF Program to reach 1.7 million people with sustainable livestock and aquaculture innovations
By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Rising demand for an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Bühler GPIC announces the rollout of new courses focused on grain processing
The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) is proud to announce the launch of its new beginner-friendly and advanced courses aimed at individuals and companies in Nigeri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
West Africa: Liberia Airport Authority Welcomes Turkish Support for Ria Modernization
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has expressed support for the recent diplomatic success in securing Turkish technical and financial assistance for [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Zambia: WFP Welcomes a Contribution From Finland to Boost School Meals Programme in Zambia
[WFP] Lusaka -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 500,000 from the Government of Finland to strengthen Zambia's national school meals pro [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Nigeria: Ndume Hails Govt Over Declaration of Emergency On Food Security
[Premium Times] Mr Ndume said the declaration of emergency would stabilise the prices of food items and reduce economic hardship for millions of Nigerians. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Zimbabwe: Buy Rating for Padenga As Gold Fuels Profit Bonanza
[The Herald] Padenga Holdings Limited, once a modest player in Zimbabwe's agro sector, has cemented its transformation into a gold mining powerhouse, reporting a historic financial [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Zimbabwe: Zim, China to Hold Inaugural Tobacco Expo
[The Herald] Zimbabwe and China are set to hold an inaugural tobacco expo in September to facilitate exchange of ideas, showcase innovative technologies, and explore transformative [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Effort to Export Value Added Coffee Should Be Intensified
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopian coffee, which has achieved historical success in terms of production, quality and revenue, is increasingly in demand in the domestic and international [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Nigeria: Prices of Ginger, Garri, Others Push Rebased Inflation to 24.23% in March
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's headline inflation has increased to 24.23 per cent in March. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Gambia: Ebid Grants $10 Million Loan to Gambia to Boost Food Security
[Foroyaa] The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has announced a $10 million public sector loan to The Gambia in support [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025
Africa: Food Insecurity an Unprecedented Crisis Worldwide
[IPS] Baltimore, Maryland -- Last year, 343 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). That's 10 percent higher than in 20 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Apr-2025