Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Ethiopia: Enhancing Agricultural Mechanization to Fully Benefit Smallholder Farmers
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's agriculture is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing over one-third of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Given its vital role, modernizing this c [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-Nov-2024
Ghana: Farmer Jailed 18 Months for Stealing 'Akpeteshie' Distilling Pipe
[Ghanaian Times] A Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Olator Moses, an 18-year-old farmer, to 18 months in jail for stealing 'akpeteshie' (local gin) distilling pipe. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-Nov-2024
Uganda: President Museveni, Speaker Among Team Up to Tackle Poverty in Serere
[Nile Post] President Museveni has previously defended Among against criticism, stating that the real problem facing Uganda is "traitors working for foreigners" rather than individ [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-Nov-2024
Uganda: 170,000 Coffee Farmers So Far Registered Ahead of EU Deadline
[Nile Post] Government has registered 170,000 coffee farmers in just two weeks as part of a nationwide effort to comply with the European Union's new coffee trade regulations. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 18-Nov-2024
Africa: Coffee Prices Surge On EU Deforestation Rules
[Business Day Africa] Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation re [...]
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Date: 18-Nov-2024
Astral Foods appoint Gary Arnold as new CEO
SOUTH AFRICA – Poultry producer Astral Foods has announced that its current Chief Operat [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Tyson Foods rolls out new festivity treats
USA – Tyson Foods is rolling out a new holiday-ready offering: the Garlic Thyme and Rose [...]
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Date: 15-Nov-2024
Nigeria commissions ultra-modern fish hatchery in Calabar, partners key stakeholders to bridge gap of fish insufficiency
NIGERIA – The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria has commissioned an u [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Shiru secures US$16M for AI-driven ingredient discovery expansion
USA – Shiru, a technology firm specializing in AI-powered ingredient discovery, has rece [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Buganda Kingdom to establish Mwanyi Terimba coffee company to maximize value chain potential
UGANDA – Buganda Kingdom, the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Af [...]
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Date: 15-Nov-2024
Kenya to review taxes, boost value addition to strengthen tea industry
KENYA – Kenya has announced plans to reassess the 42 taxes currently affecting the tea s [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
LVMH names new leadership for Moët Hennessy amid challenging market conditions
FRANCE – French luxury conglomerate LVMH has announced a major leadership transition for [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Amrut Partners with IGL to expand premium alcoholic beverage market in North India
INDIA – Bangalore-based Amrut Distilleries, known for its single malt whiskies, gin, and [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Piccadily Agro Industries to invest US$118.4M in expansion, opens first international distillery in Scotland
INDIA – Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL), the producer of premium beverages such [...]
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Date: 15-Nov-2024
Rémy Cointreau partners with INTACT to pioneer low-carbon legume alcohol
FRANCE – Rémy Cointreau, a global leader in premium wines and spirits, has announced a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Congo-Kinshasa: Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons
[Trafigura.com] Lobito -- The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, o [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Zimbabwe: ZRP, Seed Co Blitz to Flash Out Bogus Agro-Dealers
[The Herald] Leading seed house, Seed Co, has teamed up with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to flush out bogus agro-dealers capitalising on the ongoing summer season preparatio [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Zimbabwe: Kutsaga Issues Tobacco Mealy Bugs Alert
[The Herald] Agriculture Specialist Writer [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Zimbabwe: Firm Embraces Govt's Value Addition Thrust
[The Herald] Diversified local firm, Raymeg Consultants, continues to embrace the Government's value addition thrust after recently introducing rabbit biltong, a first for the coun [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Kenya: Consumers Raise Alarm Over Unlabeled Poultry in Supermarkets
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Concerns have been raised by Kenyan consumers over unlabeled poultry products sold in select supermarkets, allegedly originating from Uganda. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Africa: Coffee, Tea and Cocoa Costs See Global Food Import Bill Soaring Past $2 Trillion
[UN News] The global food import bill is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2024 - fuelled by the rising cost of everyone's favourite hot drinks - according to the latest Food Outl [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
East Africa: Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease a Win for East Africa
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- A new vaccine, designed to protect East African cattle against all major strains of foot and mouth disease, is offering hope to small-scale farmers battling [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture
[New Times] Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director Genera [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Zimbabwe: Govt Sets Deadline for Wheat Harvesting
[The Herald] The Government has set November 15 as the date by which wheat harvesting should have been be completed to ensure the crop is saved from the predicted increasing rains. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024
Zimbabwe: Dairibord Records 44 Percent Raw Milk Intake, Surpassing National Average
[New Zimbabwe] LISTED milk processing giant, Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited (DZL) has seen raw milk intake increasing by 44% to surpass national average stats by a significant margin. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Nov-2024