Agriculture & Food Security
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Syria opens wheat procurement season as harvest outlook improves
The country has started buying wheat from farmers as officials expect a stronger harvest and continue efforts to build grain reserves.
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Lantmännen reports stronger first four months as all divisions post higher earnings
The farmer-owned group increased earnings across its agriculture, energy, food and real estate businesses during the first four months of 2026 while continuing to invest in future growth.
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Olam Agri wins two top honours at Ghana Manufacturing Awards
The recognition comes as the company expands local food production and celebrates further leadership recognition in Ghana.
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Oman grain hub and new shipping route could strengthen BRICS agricultural trade with Africa
New logistics links between Russia, Oman, and Africa could shorten delivery times and support grain trade across the continent, according to Russian economist Vitaly Melyantsev.
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West Africa must build a competitive rice value chain to cut import dependence, says World Bank
The World Bank says West Africa can achieve rice self-sufficiency, but only if countries strengthen the entire value chain and make local rice competitive with imports.