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2023.08.21
EU backed project launched to better urban food systems in Africa, address poverty and malnutrition
AfriFOODlinks urban food systems project, an ambitious four-year initiative funded by the European Union and coordinated by ICLEI Africa has been launched to help African cities and their governments address high levels of food insecurity.
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2023.08.18
Frustrations grow at lack of progress over food import controls
Fears are growing that the UK government plans to delay food import controls post-Brexit for a fifth time, which poultry leaders argue will lead to a flood of cheap imports.
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2023.08.18
India considers wheat imports from Russia at discount to calm prices
India is in talks with Russia to import wheat at a discount to surging global prices in a rare move to boost supplies and curb food inflation ahead of state and national elections next year, according to four sources.
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2023.08.17
Solid demand for chicken meat in Canada
Under Canada’s supply management system, poultry farmers are not vertically integrated into the processing and further processing industries.
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2023.08.17
Climate change and women in agriculture: Navigating challenges and fostering resilience
Climate change, marked by rising temperatures, altered weather patterns, and intensified extreme events, imperils diverse sectors, none more than agriculture.
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2023.08.16
AGRA launches five-year agricultural strategy in Rwanda, plans to double investment to support SMEs
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched, in Rwanda, a five-year agricultural strategy with plans to double its investment in the country to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help advance Rwanda’s agriculture sector.
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2023.08.15
Argentine farmers cool on primary election winner Milei
Farmers in Argentinathey were concerned over the lack of experience of Javier Milei, the right-wing presidential candidate who took a surprise first place in Sunday's primary.
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2023.08.15
Latvia could begin Ukrainian grain exports in autumn -Latvian Railways
EU member Latvia could begin exporting Ukrainian grain through its ports this autumn, with volumes possibly reaching a million metric tonnes per year, the chairman of Latvian Railways' board said in Tuesday.
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2023.08.15
Fertilizers Rich in 3 Vital Minerals Vastly Enhance Potato Yields, New Study Finds
A new study has found that the application of fertilizers rich in calcium, magnesium and zinc can vastly improve the growth of potatoes as well as other tubers.
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2023.08.14
India's July palm oil imports hit 7-month high as refiners boost purchases
India's palm oil imports in July jumped 59% from the previous month to 1.08 million metric tons, the highest in seven months, as refiners took advantage of lower prices to increase purchases, a trade body said on Monday.