All posts tagged "food"
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64Rice News in EnglishMixed Feelings as Stockpiled Rice Arrives at Stores; In Spite of Expected Short-Term Price Relief, Worries Arise about Persistent Market Problems
The Japanese government's release of stockpiled rice has begun reaching supermarkets, aiming to mitigate soaring prices. Despite this intervention, rice prices in...
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59Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Agri dept, NHA to put KADIWA stores in housing projects
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) are collaborating to establish KADIWA stores in government housing projects, aiming...
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130Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFood, fuel, and timber: How bamboo is becoming ‘green gold’ for farmers
Bamboo, often called the “poor man’s timber,” has now earned the title “green gold” due to its profitability for farmers. Modern cultivation...
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142Maize News in EnglishKenya’s new food tax risks trade spat with Tanzania
Kenya’s new 2.0% food import levy on cereals and legumes, introduced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), is causing tension between...
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185Maize News in EnglishLagos tackles high food prices
Lagos State is addressing rising food inflation, focusing on staples like garri and maize, with prices up over 100% year-on-year, according to...
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182Maize News in EnglishFG releases 1,419 metric tonnes of maize, garri to Oyo State
The Federal Government, through NEMA, has allocated 1,287 metric tonnes of maize and 132 metric tonnes of garri to Oyo State for...
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184Wheat News in EnglishSudan: Wheat project brings hope despite war
Sudan faces a potential food disaster, with the UN warning it could become the world's largest food crisis. An AfDB-funded $75 million...
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222Wheat News in EnglishChinese, British scientists retrieve lost wheat genetic diversity, empowering modern breeding
"A collaborative study by Chinese and British scientists reveals that 60% of genetic diversity in historic wheat collections remains untapped. Published in...
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179Rice News in EnglishFG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
Nigeria's federal government plans immediate importation of 10,000MT rice and maize seeds amid food insecurity concerns, aiming to stabilize domestic production. With...
