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Extreme heat and dryness in Corn Belt may threaten yields
After several weeks of unremarkable temperatures and widely scattered showers and storms in the Corn Belt, the final week of August could bring a very unwelcome change — extreme heat and dryness are anticipated for much of the central Plains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.