August 2023
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Scientists complete einkorn genome to boost resilience in bread wheat
USA- Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have sequenced the complete genome for einkorn wheat, the world’s first domesticated crop, a development that will…
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Tanzania sets new target for wheat production, invests US$3.2M on irrigation infrastructure
TANZANIA – Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute (TARI) plans to produce 2,500 tonnes of basic wheat seeds by 2030 to meet the country’s demand which has…
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China lifts tariffs on Australian barley after three-year-old dispute
CHINA- The Chinese Customs Tariff Commission has finally ended the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Australian barley, starting 5th August 2023, as relations between the…
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Cadbury Nigeria temporarily halts production and sale of Bournvita Biscuits
NIGERIA – Cadbury Nigeria Plc has suspended the production and sale of its recently introduced biscuit brand, Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit, in response to complaints about…
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Food Index surge in July on the back of collapsed Black Sea grain deal, India’s ban on rice exports-FAO
GLOBAL – The FAO Food Index report, which is compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, climbed 1.3% in July compared…