food security Archives - Page 7 of 8

Zimbabwe seeks Brazilian maize amid drought

In response to a devastating drought in Zimbabwe, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has dispatched a delegation to Brazil to...

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Wheat News in English

How Punjab and Haryana remain key to national food security

The recent El Niño-induced agricultural output decline highlights Punjab and Haryana's pivotal role in India’s food security. Together, they accounted for 75.5%...

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Rice News in English

India’s Rice Export Landscape: Basmati Shines, Non-Basmati Struggles Amidst Shipment Curbs

India's rice exports present a mixed picture: while basmati achieves record highs, non-basmati shipments plummet due to export curbs. FY24 sees a...

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Sugar News in English

Organic sugar production in Negros Occidental down by 40%, group says

Organic sugar producers in Negros Occidental urgently seek government aid as El Niño devastates crops, slashing production by 40%. The Fair Trade...

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Rice News in English

Shifting food preferences generate high demand for rice

In the past four decades, a shift in food preferences towards rice has surged, with consumption rising from 10,000 to 120,000 tonnes...

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Maize News in English

Ijumu caretaker chairman launches Ododo agriculture support scheme

In a bid to bolster food production at the local level, Alhaji Haruna Ibrahim, the transitional caretaker Chairman of Ijumu Local Government...

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Maize News in English

Food security: FG targets rice, maize, others, for year-round cropping

Federal Government emphasizes year-round cropping, targeting staple crops like rice, maize, and wheat. Minister Kyari highlights success in dry season wheat farming,...

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Edible Oil News in English

Investor gets ADC nod to grow crops in vast Galana farm

In Kilifi County, a private investor secured approval to cultivate 40,000 acres of Agricultural Development Corporation land. Nyumba Foundation plans to grow...