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2023.07.04
Aussie farmers 'lead world' in sustainable agriculture with some of the lowest pesticide use in the world
Pesticide and fertiliser use by Australian farmers is among the lowest in the world, according to research which found the nation is leading the way in reducing agricultural land use.
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2023.07.03
Uganda sets date for this season’s vanilla harvest to prevent premature beans from getting to market
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has announced harvest date for vanilla to its farmers to avoid premature harvest that can ruin the country’s market.
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2023.07.03
Brazil confirms bird flu in main poultry-producing state
According to Brazil’s Official Veterinary Service, 2 new outbreaks have been confirmed in the country, this time in the state of Paraná, a state that accounts for 35% of Brazil’s poultry production.
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2023.07.02
Soybeans soar after USDA slashes US plantings estimate - CBOT
US soybean futures surged about 6% on Friday after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported much lower-than-expected 2023 soy plantings and June 1 inventories, while corn futures tumbled on larger-than-expected acreage, reported Reuters.
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2023.07.01
Argentina economic activity slumps 4.2% in April as drought hit farming
A general view of a farm shows dried corn and cotton that was planted where corn was ruined by the weather, amid Argentina's worst drought in sixty years, in Tostado, northern Santa Fe Argentina February 8, 2023.
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2023.07.01
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.
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2023.06.30
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.
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2023.06.30
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).
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2023.06.29
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.
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2023.06.29
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