Rice
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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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Dangote Industries merges rice, sugar and salt companies into one powerhouse
NIGERIA – Dangote Industries Limited, the holding company for a variety of firms, has planned a merger of its rice and sugar companies with NASCON…
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E20 and Dubai Investments ink MOU for rice production in Angola
ANGOLA- E20 Investment, an Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness investment company, and Dubai Investments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop 3,750 Ha of agricultural…
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Mali sets to import 290,000 tonnes of broken rice from India
MALI- West African country Mali is seeking to import 290,000 tonnes of broken white rice from India through government-to-government channels following India’s lifting of the…
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FAO partners Chinese firm on a revolutionary solution to boost rice production and tackle climate challenges in Uganda
UGANDA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with a Chinese firm, Shanghai Agro-Biological Gene Centre (SAGC) to roll…