Lesiolo Grain Handlers Limited (LGHL), which exhibited its mobile drier at the ninth edition of the annual agribusiness fair by the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC), is the latest to join other players eyeing this window. Poor drying due to overreliance on heat from the sun has been cited as a major cause of Aflatoxin […]
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World Food Programme (WFP) Donates 19 Field Vehiclese
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Sri Lanka was given 19 vehicles by the World Food Programme to be used to aid food security, reduce postharvest losses, and more, while the SL Agriculture Minister talked about the dangers of pesticides, movement toward organic farming, agricultural research and education, and rice self-sufficiency. http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/Current_Affairs/ca201107/20110727wfp_donates_19_field_vehicles.htm
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Nigeria: FG Promises to Tackle Food Shortage Through Biotech
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The Nigerian Federal Government is aiming at biotechnology as a means of dealing with food security, although legal uncertainties are frustrating the support for the cause. http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011730.html
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Initial Oilseed Rape Yields Are Encouraging
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Ireland postharvest assessment of what brought in higher yields (fungicides, etc.) The Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) recently launched the TELLUS project, a comprehensive soil analysis programme of the border counties from Donegal to Louth. The information gathered will be invaluable for tillage and livestock farmers in providing detailed data on soil nutrients and facilitating […]
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Delta Seeks to Cut Post-Harvest Losses
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In Vietnam, the Mekong Delta has a new rice processing facility, and the region is planning to bring in about 25,000 combine harvesters as well as high quality rice varieties to improve production. http://en.baomoi.com/Info/Delta-seeks-to-cut-postharvest-losses/6/165425.epi
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‘Proper Agro-Processing Technology Can Save 40 Pc Post- Harvest Loss’
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The Bangladesh Centre for Industrial Research and the Department of Agriculture Extension will set up a food technology innovation center to connect entrepreneurs with modern agro-processing equipment and scientific methods. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2407499111.html
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) will hold an exhibition on PHL, employment, and industry development, while the Nigerian Agricultural Ministry is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen marketing institutions through agricultural lending.
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The Deplorable Plight of the Gambian Farmer
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A call for de-politicization in Gambian PHL efforts comes with an editorial review of the history of government involvement in agricultural problems within the country. http://www.freedomnewspaper.com/Homepage/tabid/36/mid/367/newsid367/6575/Gambia–The-deplorable-plight-of-the-Gambian-farmer/Default.aspx
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Government for Early Decision on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail: Sharma
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The Indian government is also considering opening up multi-brand retail sector for Federal Direct Investment as such large chains could aid in the provision of jobs and act as a possible solution to large postharvest losses within the country. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-03/news/29846397_1_retail-sector-global-retail-giants-single-brand
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Pakistan Can Emerge as Biotechnology Leader
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Pakistan’s Provincial Minister for Agriculture of the Punjab government is focusing on biotechnology and GMOs as a means of sustainable development and is pushing the country to become a leader in the field. http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=104728
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