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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Oman Flour Mills starts receiving 2026 local wheat harvest
The company has begun collecting this year’s wheat crop from farmers across Oman as it continues a national programme that supports local grain production and food security.
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Egypt shifts nitrogen fertiliser export tax to percentage based levy
The new tax system links export duties to market prices while exempting high grade ammonium nitrate.
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Ghana launches National Seed Council to strengthen seed quality and local production
The new council will guide seed policy, improve certification and support Ghana’s plan to reduce reliance on imported seeds.
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Africa set to defy global rice output decline in 2026/27, says FAO
While world rice production is expected to fall next season, Africa could record growth as governments support local production and farmers adopt improved seed varieties.
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Tanzania farmers push for wider use of indigenous seeds
Advocates say traditional seed varieties can strengthen food security, cut production costs and help farmers cope with climate pressures.