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Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news across the globe.
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Health & Safety
Nestle steps up testing after weedkiller found in coffee beans
Nestle SA is increasing checks on the coffee it buys, after recent tests showed beans from some countries had levels of…
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Livestock
SPACE 2019: A great success
SPACE 2019 took place from 10 to 13 September at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, in France. This thirty-third edition was…
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Special Focus
Integration of automated systems in agricultural sector boosting the growth of micro irrigation systems market
The agricultural sector is making room to absorb new and innovative technologies. The magnitude of change across the agricultural sector…
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Climate
Climate change is already costing meat and dairy producers a lot
The meat and dairy industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, but they’re abnormally quiet about their own…
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Markets
South Africa’s wool sector has $325 million question for China
South Africa’s wool industry is on tenterhooks as exporters seek clarity on a Chinese ban on imports of the fiber…
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Investing News
African Development Bank $13 billion investment in Southern Africa is delivering strong results
The African Development Bank’s $13 billion investment in Southern African region since 2012 is delivering strong results across countries, the…
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Special Focus
The rise of ‘On-site’ seed testing services underway, says a new FMI study
According to a new market intelligence report, the seed testing market was valued at ~ US$ 725 Mn in 2018,…
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Investment
South African sugar producer Tongaat to delist from LSE
South African sugar producer Tongaat Hulett will delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange to cut costs and streamline…
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