AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya rolls out national elimination strategy for aflatoxins
Kenya’s high reliance on maize, a staple that is highly susceptible to aflatoxins, has worsened the problem, with detection and surveillance mechanisms remaining only marginally effective
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South Batinah harvests over 17 tonnes of wheat, bolstering Oman’s food security initiatives
The government’s initiative to promote wheat as a strategic crop is supported by comprehensive programmes aimed at improving cultivation practices and crop resilience
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Northern Uganda launches maize producers, traders bylaw to boost quality and market access
This initiative aims to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of maize production, a staple crop critical to the region’s food security and economic development.
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Egypt signs major wheat deals with France, Romania amid push to diversify imports
The deals, announced on June 5, are part of a wider strategy aimed at stabilizing wheat imports in the face of escalating global supply uncertainties and price volatility
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Northern Nigeria Flour Mills reports 25% pre-tax profit on robust wheat, maize sales
The strong revenue performance was primarily driven by the company’s wheat product segment, which contributed US$16.65 million