The European Commission is funding a project in Mozambique, giving 1.3 million euros to provide access to quality seeds, increase seed production, and reduce PHL. Mozambique farmers’ greatest obstacle is the lack of money to survive between harvests. An estimated 38,000 families will be affected by the project, which has set up 150 rural workers’ […]
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Agriculture in Rwanda: Ownership and Improving Delivery
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Rwanda attests to the need for and success of food aid programs at the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South Korea. Funding from countries such as India and Brazil, food aid programs such as USAID and DFID, and governmental initiatives such as the Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture (II) and […]
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Farmers Still Struggling With Low Harvests Post-Hurricane Irene
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The effects of Hurricane Irene continue to add to the postharvest loss of crops in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded by creating the Agriculture and Community Recovery Fund, which consists of $15 million. Current losses are estimated to be at about $45 million. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2011/11/farmers_still_s.php
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Kenya/Djibouti – 12th Update Situation on Somali Refugee Crisis 8th October
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Refugees in Djibouti and Kenya are both affected by and affecting food prices. Djibouti imports over 95% of its food and food prices are 63 percent above the nominal five-year average. This price rise puts 147,000 into poverty and affects the state of refugees receiving food aid in camps as well. http://lwfworldservice.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/kenyadjibouti-12th-update-situation-on-somali-refugee-crisis-8th-october/
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Subsidised Bread Takes its Toll on Egypt
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Egypt is contemplating changes to its wheat subsidy system, as $5.5 billion dollars are spent on it for three quarters of the population, burdening the economy, and devaluing the entire system itself as bread’s cheap cost allows those who are not suffering financially to use it for non-human consumption. PHL in Egypt are at 30 […]
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Unido Asks Exporters to Support Setting up of Traceability System
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is working with the Philippine Department of Agriculture and Department of Trade and Industry to implement the Philippine-Traceability (P-Trace) System, which would aid in helping the country’s agriculture be more competitive on the global market. The project requires about $5 million for initial implementation, is modeled after the Egyptian-Traceability […]
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AfDB Approves U.S.$ 258 Million Loans and Grants to Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Niger
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The African Development Bank approved $258 million US in loans and grants to Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Niger. These grants focus on the creation of a sound business environment, development of policies, land tenure security, new infrastructure, and other issues.
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U.S. Kicks off Agricultural Program in South Sudan
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South Sudan is aiming to nearly double staple-food crop production by 2013. USAID will continue to support agriculture ventures as a means of diversifying the economy, as evidenced by the launch of their 2005 initiative in Sudan’s green belt zone. They are also focusing on women-centric approaches through education and workshops. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/U.S.+kicks+off+agricultural+program+in+South+Sudan.-a0226675576
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The Pangasinan Province of the Philippines Received Aid from KOICA
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The Pangasinan province of the Philippines is building a rice processing complex with funding aid from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), as well as federal and local departments. This project will affect 8,000 to 10,000 Filipino rice farmers, and is expected to cut current postharvest losses from the 20-25% range to 5%.
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North Korea Food Crisis Worsens as Prices Jump, Aid Vanishes
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North Korea is facing a shortfall of 700,000 metric tons of food this year due to summer floods and a harsh winter, a drop in aid and trade, and rise in food prices. South Korea is seen as a crucial factor in helping its northern brother, but policy continues to keep the amount of aid […]
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