The Philippine government has guaranteed its citizens that it will not need to rely on rice imports through 2012, despite the recent hurricane. The government is relying on rice from provinces with good harvests and aims to be completely rice self-sufficient by 2013, due to the integration of proper storage facilities and technologies. http://rafpep.da.gov.ph/index.php/component/content/article/42-stories/91-sample-story-1
G-20: Fact Sheet on Common Global Challenges
The G-20 has outlined PHL as one of its main priorities for development, recognizing the importance of such projects and programs as the Agricultural Market Information System, Agriculture Minister’s Action Plan, USAID initiatives, the Agricultural Pull Mechanism Initiative (AGPM), and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-national/28534-g-20-fact-sheet-on-common-global-challenges.html
Addressing Postharvest Losses in Agriculture
Farming First recently published a YouTube video on postharvest loss, featuring Dr. Digvir Jayas of the University of Manitoba, citing magnitudes in specific countries and outlining possible solutions. This video is part of a series of videos dealing with agricultural issues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-_P1QYTiBA&feature=youtu.be
Agra Pilots Market Access and Postharvest Services Project to Empower Smallholders Farmers in the Brong Ahafo Region
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) recently launched a project called ‘Development of Market Access and Post-Harvest Services for Small Holder Farmers’ (D-MAPS) in Ghana. Ten thousand smallholder farmers will benefit through the increased access to markets and competitive Farmer Based Organizations. Concern Universal, a UK NGO, will be implementing the project […]
Adoption, Utilisation and Economic Impacts of Improved Post-Harvest Technologies in Maize Production in Kapchorwa District, Uganda
The International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (IJPTI) recently published the report ‘Adoption, utilisation and economic impacts of improved post-harvest technologies in maize production in Kapchorwa District, Uganda.’ This report details the problems of traditional postharvest methods and illustrates the interventions were most successful and impactful for reducing PHL. http://www.inderscience.com/offer.php?id=43328
Yuletide: 11 Rice-laden Ships Berth at Lagos Ports
Rice is being imported through the Lagos Port in Nigeria, as the nation’s ban on international over-land trade continues, due to the large amount of smuggling and corrupt business transactions. Eleven ships of rice arrived with 240,276 metric tonnes of rice, a high number due to the unstable supply by Nigerian farmers, which have been affected […]
Don Seeks Food Waste Audit
Nigeria will audit its food loss in order to better plan food management. The government was highly influenced by issues brought forth by the FAO Global Food Losses and Food Waste document. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/business/agriculture/25180-don-seeks-food-waste-audit.html
Perth Declaration on Food Security Principles
The recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Australia created the Perth Declaration on Food Security Principles that focused on delivering technologies, scaling up nutritional interventions, food security programs, enhancing research and development in agricultural issues, and market systems in each of the 54 member countries. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/78221085/perth-declaration-food-security-principles
US Embargo Caused Over US$104 Billion Direct Economic Damages to Cuba
The UN General Assembly Resolution 65/6 finds that the U.S. blockade on Cuban products has severely limited the development of agriculture on the island, as well as prevented the improvement of logistics activities such as collection, postharvest treatment, and distribution. This blockade has caused Cuba to heavily rely on imports from the US., which it […]
Rice Awareness Month in Philippines
The Philippines observe Rice Awareness Month throughout November as nationally over 480,000 tons of raw rice is wasted every year. Millers are pushing for improved rice milling facilities, as many are over 70 years old and others are using 50-year old technology that recovers only 50% of processed grain. Drying and milling have PHL of […]