Agriculture & Food Security

The four day farm show focused on costs, market access, technical skills, and practical ways farmers can stay profitable under difficult conditions.

The five year program will help researchers develop stronger sorghum and groundnut varieties faster for farmers in Africa and India facing drought, heat, and poor rainfall.

Mali is discussing new arrangements with Russia to secure fertilizer supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions that are increasing pressure on global agricultural input markets.

Primary crops include wheat, corn, and sugar beet aimed at reducing Egypt’s heavy reliance on imported staples, alongside export crops such as olives, figs, and vegetables.

The facility features cold storage, dry warehousing, and repackaging centres to standardize agricultural packaging and reduce post-harvest losses.