WORLD NEWS
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Scientists develop drought resistance rice to bolster food security in drought-prone regions
UK-Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed salt-tolerant rice that can be grown in warmer conditions as a measure to lessen food shortages caused…
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Ardent Mills maintains strong quarterly result, reports Conagra Brands
USA-Ardent Mills, one of the largest milling companies in the United States, has maintained an upward trajectory in the second quarter that ended November 27,…
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Cargill expands joint venture with CHS as Uralchem eyes takeover of its assets in Russia
USA – Agribusiness giants CHS and Cargill have announced the intent to expand the scope of their joint venture, TEMCO, by adding the Cargill-owned export…
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Global wheat flour trade falls to pandemic lows as low purchasing power in Africa affects demand
GLOBAL -The International Grains Council (IGC) forecast declining global wheat flour trade in the marketing year 2022-23 to reach 13.8 million tonnes (wheat equivalent) as…
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USDA cuts corn production estimates for South America due to prolonged drought
USA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cut its estimate for South American corn production citing prolonged droughts in Argentina and Brazil,…