Food supply
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), hosted a consultation session on the Agri Stack initiative, aimed at building a digital infrastructure for Pakistan's agricultural future. The event brought together representatives from various sectors to
Farmers
Haiti's agriculture sector faces significant challenges, with low-quality seeds being a major concern for farmers. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is working with the Ministry of Agriculture in Haiti to localize the seed economy through the Groupements de Production Artisanale de Semences (GPAS) program. This initiative aims
Agricultural industry
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) collaborated with the Land Information and Management System (LIMS) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to host a consultation session on the Agri Stack initiative. The event brought together senior representatives
Farmers
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a law that has provided immeasurable benefits to Americans by increasing demand for corn, reducing fuel prices, and strengthening America's energy dominance. Since its passage in 2005, the RFS has created
Agricultural industry
South Africa's agricultural industry is bracing itself for significant economic blows as a result of the 30% tariff announced by US President Donald Trump. Key sectors such as citrus, grapes, wine, and nuts, which were previously duty-free under the US-South Africa trade agreement, will be severely impacted. Industry
Agricultural industry
The NFU Cymru Sustainable Farming Conference, scheduled for September 3 at Ffrith farm in Mold, will showcase farmers' essential contributions to Wales' economic, environmental, social, and cultural well-being. The event will feature insights from industry experts, a farm walk, and a tour of the family-run farm shop, highlighting
Farmers
Women vegetable farmers in Agona Amenfi have expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, for her unwavering support in their recent vegetable training initiative. The training, facilitated by the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, provided farmers with essential skills to enhance productivity,
Agricultural industry
The Amazonas State Institute for Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development (IDAM) is participating in the 9th Nilton Lins Foundation Agribusiness Fair, which begins on August 6th at the Nilton Lins University campus in Manaus. The institute will hold 14 lectures and workshops on various topics, including bioinputs for family farming,
Farmers
As input costs for corn farming continue to soar to unsustainable levels, Illinois Corn, along with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and 24 other corn-growing states, has joined forces to urge the Trump administration to take immediate action. A recent letter sent to the U.S. trade representative, secretary
Agricultural industry
Kenya's efforts in climate-smart agriculture have been hailed as a model for the continent, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights the country's success in transforming dryland agriculture and strengthening food security for smallholder farmers through
Farmers
With the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission's (MAHA) policy recommendations this month, Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman Jr. emphasized the vital role of pesticides in modern agriculture. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
Food supply
On Friday, Nepal celebrated its first National Millet Day-2025, with a focus on promoting the importance of millet and increasing its production. The government marked the occasion with the slogan 'Diet of Millet Dishes: Base of Food Security and Healthy Life', highlighting the nutritious and medicinal properties of
