Agriculture & Food Security
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US focuses on wheat quality as it seeks a bigger share of sub-Saharan Africa
The United States wants to grow wheat sales in sub-Saharan Africa by showing buyers the value of higher quality wheat instead of competing on price.
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Syngenta takes BASF to court over U.S. herbicide patent dispute
The legal action comes as Syngenta also expands its biological crop and soil carbon business through a new partnership with Groundwork BioAg.
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ASA welcomes end of glyphosate trade case as focus shifts to farm input costs
The move keeps affordable glyphosate supplies available for U.S. soybean farmers while fresh action in Europe highlights efforts to reduce fertilizer costs through biological products.
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ICRISAT wins top research award at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair
The recognition highlights the institute’s work with farmers as demand grows for crops that can withstand dry conditions across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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Morocco invests US$75M to expand cereal irrigation and improve harvest stability
The latest investment forms part of a national plan to reduce the impact of drought on cereal production and strengthen food supplies.