Agriculture & Food Security
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Apple snail invasion spells disaster for rice production and food security in Kenya
KENYA- An invasion of apple snail, which is native to South America, could be disastrous for rice production and food security in Kenya and other…
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US$56M of South Africa’s agriculture infrastructure destroyed by recent floods
SOUTH AFRICA- The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) recently released an updated assessment of the estimated financial cost of the damage to agricultural infrastructure…
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Nigerian poultry industry in jeopardy as maize prices skyrockets
NIGERIA – The poultry industry in Nigeria is on the verge of total collapse due to the persistent hike in the price of maize, a…
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Relief as Uganda’s grain consignments to South Sudan passes Aflatoxin test
UGANDA – After a high-stakes showdown between the Republic of Uganda and South Sudan that has stalled the importation of cereals over safety claims, the Uganda National Bureau of…
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Jordan’s seed export hits 65 countries globally as scorching weather threaten agricultural production
JORDAN – The Kingdom of Jordan has made strides in local seed production, exporting its products to 65 countries across the world following robust developments…