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NEW HOUSE BILL HAS SIGNIFICANT RESTRICTIONS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE PIPELINES
The three carbon dioxide pipelines proposed in Iowa are “economic development” projects that do not deserve the full weight of eminent domain to complete them, state Rep. Steven Holt, a Denison Republican, said Thursday.
45 YEARS OF PROMOTING LOCAL AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS
From the Land of Kansas has grown to include 375 members and farmers’ markets. Businesses span the breadth of the agriculture industry from restaurants and equipment manufacturers to agritourism and breweries.
Shortage of eggs set to continue in the UK
Egg shortages are set to leave retailers with a supply issue over the next few months amid a general scaling back in the UK industry and fears that supermarkets may turn to imports.
UAE oil power farms the desert in quest for food security
Against the desert sands of Sharjah, eight green circles stand out as the United Arab Emirates cultivates wheat to improve food security in an arid country that imports some 90% of its food.
Wider farm items’ access drives Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement review bid
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is still trying to schedule the next general review for the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA), noting that the country has a lot of “offensive interest” in agriculture.
Department hosts capacity workshop for farmers to align production with market demand
With South Africa’s agriculture being one of the world’s most diverse sectors, there is a growing demand to improve subsistence farming or informal small-scale farming.
Argentina to start exports of fresh plums to Brazil
The Argentinian National Agrifood Health and Quality Service issued the first phytosanitary certificate for the export of plums out of the region of Mendoza through the Risk Mitigation System for the pest Lobesia botrana allowing exports to Brazil.
PH bananas want to regain market share in Japan
The Philippine government is asking Japan to set the next general review of its free trade agreement (FTA) as the country has offensive interests in agriculture.
Agri-tech company Azaylla joins hands with ERECON to help farmers
An ERECON-trained farmers’ farm in Srey Santhor district, Kampong Cham province, grows mustard greens, cabbage, lettuce, and green onions–all produce Azaylla will offtake to supply businesses. ERECON
Mexico opens door for GM corn in feed, industrial uses
Mexico on Monday scrapped a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use amid trade tensions with the United States.