The Department of Agriculture warned that a strong El Niño could cut rice production by up to 700,000 tonnes, or 3.5% of the annual target.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen technical skills, support internal career progression, and remain competitive in the global grain-storage market.
The initiative has grown from a company-led sourcing project into a wider agricultural programme involving more than 1,200 farmers committed to sustainable wheat cultivation practices across Europe.
The company has since purchased several more units, which together will add 40,000 tonnes of storage capacity, and plans to make the extra space available to other agricultural producers.
The store will offer freshly baked breads, pastries, coffee and restaurant dining, bringing PAUL’s French-inspired bakery and café concept to Angola’s capital.