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Agriculture & Food Security
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Egypt expands its wheat storage capacity by 200% in a move to boost local production
EGYPT – In a bid to support local production, the Egyptian government has increased its wheat storage capacity to 3.6 million tons in 2023, compared…
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Egypt’s poultry feed shortage drives corn import bill to US$1.5bn monthly
EGYPT – Egypt’s corn import bill has increased to US$1.5bn monthly in 2023, compared to US$700m monthly in the past two years owing to the…
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Zambian National Biosafety Authority approves import of pet foods and snacks alleged to contain GMOs
Zambia – Zambian National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has granted two companies permits to import pet foods and snacks alleged to contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)…
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Kenya sets aside US$8M for the electrification of the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme to attract private investors
KENYA – The government of Kenya has devoted KES 1.1 billion US$8M) for the electrification of the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme as it moves to make…
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Kenyan bread 16% more expensive on the back of costly input costs
KENYA – Breakfast will get costly as bread makers increase the price of bread by 16 percent, with now the 400 grams loaf expected to…