All posts tagged "climate change"
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60Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAdvertising Standards Authority bans Virgin Atlantic advertisement about sustainable aviation fuel
The ASA has banned a Virgin Atlantic radio ad promoting Flight 100 as using "100% sustainable aviation fuel," citing misleading environmental claims....
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64Rice News in EnglishClimate change blamed for decline in rice production in 2023
In Punakha, inconsistent rainfall and drying water sources are reducing paddy yields. The district harvested 7,761 MT of irrigated paddy in 2023,...
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76Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthiopian Airlines Group signs MOU with Satarem America to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Satarem America Inc. to produce and utilize Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia, reducing carbon...
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69Maize News in EnglishWhen it comes to food security, NFRA is in control
Tanzania's National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has expanded its reserves from 150,000 to 360,000 metric tons, aiming for 3 million metric tons...
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70Wheat News in EnglishKenya among countries facing grain shortage
Kenya, along with several Eastern and Southern African countries, faces a significant grain shortage due to climate change impacts, prompting increased imports...
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71Sugar News in EnglishBiochar from bagasse: Turning sugar industry waste into a sustainable resource
India's sugar production exceeded expectations due to reduced ethanol diversion, resulting in a 2 million tonne addition to sugar stocks. The government's...
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66Rice News in EnglishGoan rice variety on Nirmala’s list to equip farmers handle climate change
Goa's ICAR-CCARI has developed Goa Dhan 5, a climate-resilient rice variety combining salinity tolerance and flood endurance. This crossbreed of Goa Dhan...
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68Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFrustration mounts over biofuel policy
Despite President Biden’s climate initiatives boosting biofuel demand, U.S. farmers are struggling. Incentives favoring waste-based biofuels from abroad, like used cooking oil...
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79Maize News in EnglishFCMB: Supporting Women, Farmers in Fight Against Hunger in Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, Babban Gona has transformed farmers' lives by boosting maize yields with high-yield seeds and fertilizer. Supported by FCMB and...
