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BVFCL, a Government of India undertaking, has signed a significant five-year agreement with Bhutan's National Seed Centre for the export of fertilizers. The deal will ensure continued access to essential agricultural inputs and support the country's food security and productivity objectives. The agreement was signed in
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The people of northern Gaza are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history, with the United Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declaring a famine in the region. The report states that one-third of Gaza's population will experience catastrophic levels of hunger by the
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Professor Oluyede Aturamu, an agricultural economics expert, has emphasized the need for an inclusive agricultural policy and stakeholders' partnership to achieve a sustainable food economy in Nigeria. He delivered the maiden inaugural lecture at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, titled 'Harvesting Prosperity: The
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The Kedah state government is facing a critical shortage of padi seeds, which has been affecting the crop yields of local farmers for years. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has appealed to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) to allow the state to produce its own
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In the parched fields of Mwenezi District, Zimbabwe, a quiet revolution is taking place, one sesame seed at a time. Smallholder farmers like Kastina Sibanda are abandoning subsistence crops like maize for drought-tolerant sesame, which is yielding better yields and providing a steady income. The project, funded by the Government
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The Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), a Government of India undertaking, has signed a five-year Business-to-Business (B2B) agreement with the National Seed Centre (NSC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan, for the export of fertilizers. The agreement aims to ensure continued and timely access to essential
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Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, held a meeting with the Republic of Gambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou NJIE, to reaffirm and strengthen their bilateral relations. The meeting, which took place on August 20, focused on
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President William Ruto has underlined the importance of the blue economy in promoting sustainable food production and enhancing food security. Speaking at TICAD 9 in Japan, Ruto highlighted the need for Africa's maritime resources to be harnessed for sustainable agricultural practices. He stressed that the blue economy has
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Pakistan and Iran have strong commonalities in ensuring regional food security, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and addressing the challenges of climate change together, as stated by Pakistan's Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, during his meeting with Iran's First Vice President, Dr
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A Panamanian-flagged ship, HENKE, loaded with 1,200 tons of food aid, is approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod in a renewed bid to address the escalating food security crisis in Gaza, where experts warn of the "worst-case scenario of famine". The vessel, carrying 52 containers of pasta,
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The Assam-based Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) has signed a five-year agreement to supply fertilizers to Bhutan, ensuring continued and timely access to essential agricultural inputs and supporting the country's food security and productivity objectives. The BVFCL, a government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals
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The Ghanaian government has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural productivity and improving national food security with the commissioning of a $3.5 million fertilizer plant at Shai Hills. Developed by Invess Agriculture Ltd in partnership with Nitron Group and managed by AAA Infrastructure Ghana Ltd, the facility is
