Agriculture & Food Security
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Zambia’s maize production still buoyant despite climate change effects: Ministry of Agriculture
ZAMBIA – Zambia has doubled its maize production in the past 20 years aided by increased area and productivity, prompting neighboring countries and beyond to…
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South Africa maintains its net corn exporter status despite production shrinking by 7%
SOUTH AFRICA – The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects SA’s 2023-24 corn production at 15.8 million tonnes, down…
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Revolutionizing Agricultural Storage: PIL unveils innovative hermetic bags for grain storage
KENYA – Packaging Industries Limited (PIL) has developed innovative hermetic bags with a plastic liner inside that is both water-resistant and airtight, making them the…
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Tunisia to import 385,000 tonnes of soft wheat from France in 2023/2024
TUNISIA – Tunisia plans to import 385,000 tonnes of soft wheat from France, up 54% compared to the stock of 250,000 shipped a year earlier. The announcement…
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Quality seed shortage threatening food security in Nigeria: Experts
NIGERIA – Access to an adequate, secure, and timely supply of quality seeds and seedlings is a major hurdle in Nigeria’s quest to achieve food…