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Agriculture & Food Security
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Iraq reopens Umm Qasr grain berth to boost wheat imports
The rehabilitated berth will serve as Iraq’s primary entry point for wheat shipments, enabling faster vessel unloading and more efficient transfer of imports into storage and distribution networks.
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Bayer East Africa warns farmers against fake seeds ahead of long rains
The company urges growers to buy certified seeds to protect yields and household incomes.
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PepsiCo accelerates regenerative agriculture through partnership with National Geographic Society
Targeted crop systems include wheat, maize/corn, potato, soy, and coffee.
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AfDB approves US$200M to scale Nigeria’s agri-production
Phase one supported the cultivation of 118,000 hectares of wheat in the 2023/2024 dry season, tripling national wheat output to an estimated 0.5 mmt.
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Farinart integrates ESG strategy into core of its business development
The formal ESG strategy aims to boost the nutritional density of baked goods and reduce their carbon footprint through clean label formulations, natural processing methods, and sustainable agricultural practices.