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A new study published in the journal World Development Sustainability has investigated the effect of the relative size of agricultural exports on sustainable development in 46 sub-Saharan African countries between 1999 and 2020. The research, led by Taofeekat Temitope Nofiu from Kwara State University, found that the relative size of
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The Government of Zimbabwe is emphasizing the importance of adding value to goods as a key approach to increase earnings and achieve the objectives outlined in Vision 2030. This strategy involves transforming raw materials into higher-value products, thereby boosting economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water
Agricultural industry
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new dataset, called Traceable Food Balance Sheets (T-FBS), to improve the accuracy and scalability of food system studies. The T-FBS dataset, developed from detailed Supply Utilization Accounts (SUA), includes 57 Primary Commodity equivalent (PCe) commodities across 195 regions for the
Agricultural industry
The Shapiro Administration is set to announce a new investment to support the growth and success of family businesses in agriculture, with a focus on increasing agricultural product sales and exports. This announcement comes as part of the administration's efforts to promote Pennsylvania's vibrant agriculture-based tourism
Agricultural industry
In response to the Prime Minister's dispatch on ensuring the production, processing, consumption, and export of agricultural products, authorities at Lang Son province's border gates have implemented measures to regulate and manage the flow of import-export vehicles. At the Huu Nghi International Border Gate, an average
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The Ebonyi State Government is poised to harness the cargo facilities at the Okadigbo International airport to export agricultural produce internationally, following the successful rehabilitation of the runway and six months of charter test flights. Commissioner for Aviation and Technology, Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu, announced that United Nigeria Airlines will commence
Agricultural industry
India's Agricultural Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has emphasized the country's commitment to protecting its farmers' interests during ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. The negotiations aim to expand agricultural trade between the two nations, with the US seeking reduced tariffs and improved market access
Agricultural industry
The Lao government is stepping up its efforts to boost agricultural exports and tighten control over the mining industry, aiming to reduce dependence on imports, enhance trade, and ensure sustainable economic growth. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone highlighted the significance of these strategic priorities during his address at the 9th Ordinary
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The United States is expecting an increase in agricultural exports to the Philippines in 2025, driven by growth in the food service sector and a burgeoning middle class. The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts steady growth in the retail and food manufacturing sectors, making high-quality
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As Vietnam's key agricultural products like lychee, durian, mango, longan, and dragon fruit enter their peak harvest season, authorities are intensifying efforts to streamline customs clearance at border gates to prevent congestion and market oversupply. In a directive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Ministry of Finance
Agricultural industry
Jordan and Palestine have strengthened their partnership in the agricultural sector with the inauguration of a new packaging and grading facility of the Jordanian Palestinian Agricultural Products Marketing Company (JPACO) in Deir Alla. The facility is a strategic hub for agricultural exports, especially within the framework of contract farming aimed
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Thailand's Minister of Agriculture announced that the European Union has classified the country as a "low-risk" group under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a new rule requiring agricultural exports to the EU market to not be involved in deforestation. This classification reflects Thailand's sustainable
