June 2023
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Mexico moves to trade dispute settlement consultations to fight US GM corn dispute after formal consultations fail
MEXICO- The Mexican government said it would counter U.S. arguments over agriculture biotech measures, including plans to limit its use of genetically modified (GM) corn,…
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Cargill to divest China poultry unit to private equity firm DCP Capital
CHINA- Global agribusiness and commodities trading giant Cargill recently announced that it is selling its poultry business in China to private equity firm DCP Capital,…
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Brazil’s BRF draws share pledges from Saudi Arabia’s Salic and Marfrig
BRAZIL-Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) and Marfrig have each committed to purchasing 250 million shares in any “future primary” share offering by Brazilian…
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Russia has donated 34,400 tonnes of raw fertilizer for Fertilizer Subsidy Programme in Kenya
KENYA – The government has received 34,400 tonnes of Potash, Urea, and NPK, a raw form of fertilizer as a donation from Russia to boost…
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Kenyan National Irrigation Authority to install a modern electric pump aimed at boosting rice production in West Kano
KENYA – In the quest to boost rice production, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has requisitioned a modern electric pump for installation at the 5,…