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Ukraine sees big increase in agriculture exports in July
Ukraine’s grain, oilseed, vegetable oil exports rose 22.7% in July versus June to 2.66 million tonnes thanks to higher wheat and barley shipments, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
GRAIN FINALLY LEAVING UKRAINIAN PORTS, BUT IS IT A TEMPORARY SOLUTION?
On July 22, the signing ceremony of the so-called "Grain Initiative" in Istanbul, Turkey, marked the first major deal between Russia and Ukraine since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Yet, it was not a direct agreement between the two countries.
Researchers peg 3D printed food as nutritious solution to growing population and climate concerns
To address food supply concerns, a Singapore University of Technology and Design research team is developing a systematic and effective 3D food printing technique to serve alternative protein sources like algae, plants and insects.
Vietnamese durian exports to China allowed
Although Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers, they still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene.
Dutch Berries: 20 hectares of high-tech strawberry cultivation
With 20 hectares, the strawberry greenhouse of Dutch Berries was already the largest in the Netherlands when it opened in 2018, and 2 years later, the company expanded by another 4 hectares.
Agriculture ministry to promote exports of smart farming tech, foster young experts
The government will nurture young farmers with ideas for promising growth models, underpinned by increased financial support, training and educational opportunities to advance the traditional industry, the agriculture minister said, Wednesday.
Bluu claims "Europe's first market-ready" cell-cultured seafood
Bluu Seafood, the lab-cultivated seafood startup, claims to be the first company in Europe to have produced market‐ready products made from cultivated fish cells.
A digital insight into the benthic impact of salmon farms
Experts in underwater imaging technology are trialling the use of 3D digital models to map out and monitor complex marine environments and habitats close to Scottish salmon farms.
Ecuador’s shrimp sector gets $45 million loan from IFC
The new investment hopes to build the sector’s resilience as it targets swapping diesel machinery for electric and improving farm productivity.
USDA-FAS unlocks new export opportunities on Philippines trade mission
Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley led a USDA trade mission to the Philippines, 18-21 July.