New Technologies & Innovations
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Biotech Tela maize gaining public attention in Rwanda
RWANDA – The Rwandese African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is leading a project aimed at addressing the problem of drought in maize and destructive insects,…
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Bunge, BKP collaborate to pioneer soy traceability using blockchain technology
BRAZIL – Bunge Ltd. has announced a groundbreaking partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company (BKP) Limited. This collaborative…
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China greenlights genetically modified crops, aims for food security and production boost
CHINA – China has approved the planting of dozens of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean seed varieties in a move aimed at enhancing food security and…
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Nestlé Purina debuts ‘Purina ONE DualNature’, first carbon-reduced cat food in Europe
EUROPE – Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe has launched its first carbon-reduced cat food offering: Purina ONE DualNature as part of its goal to achieve a…
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Rwanda plots replacing wheat with sweet potato flour to tame import costs
RWANDA – Rwanda seeks to replace wheat in baking with sweet potatoes in a bid to tame import costs following hefty trade sanctions on its…