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De Heus, global livestock feeds manufacturer builds first aquaculture feed mill in Uganda
De Heus Animal Nutrition has successfully held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new aquaculture feed mill plant in Njeru, near Jinja in Uganda.
Research finds climate change and increasing population put Kenya at risk of famine
Research published in Outlook on Agriculture has shown that the population relative to available climate-suitable areas in Kenya has increased, posing a threat to the country's economy and food security.
East Africa Community launches agri-export campaign to create awareness on market opportunities
The East African Community (EAC) has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the trade opportunities in agricultural exports generated by the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP).
No more crying over rotting onions? Researchers gain insight into bacteria threatening Vidalia onion production
The Vidalia onion is a trademarked variety of sweet onion that can only be grown in several counties in Georgia by law.
Uganda in partnership with FAO, China launches high-yielding climate smart rice to up farmers’ production
Uganda in partnership with FAO, China launches high-yielding climate smart rice to up farmers’ production
New tool predicts crop yields in the southeastern US
Researchers have developed a computer model that forecasts yield for four key crops in the southeastern United States: cotton, corn, sorghum, and soybeans.
Europe’s water reuse measures meant to support agriculture
Europe’s water reuse measures meant to support agriculture.
Avian influenza: No one size fits all, says WOAH
Close collaboration and adherence to standards will help in the battle against bird flu, but there is no magic bullet to stem the spread of the virus.
Global Thai rice export forecast to surpass 8 million tonnes
The appeal for Thai rice continues to be significant globally, with both Indonesia and Bangladesh expressing their aspirations to buy the grain through G2G or government-to-government contracts.
French sugar beet pesticide alternative could be five years away
PARIS, June 26 (Reuters) - Research into alternatives to neonicotinoid pesticides, found to be toxic to bees, is unlikely to deliver a solution capable of fully protecting sugar beet crops for five years, a leading French scientist said.