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The Pakistani government has signed an agreement with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association, allowing sugar exports if total stocks exceed seven million metric tonnes, despite objections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The deal aims to persuade millers to keep ex-factory sugar prices between Rs165 and Rs171 per kilogram until
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level committee to regulate the sugar sector, amid significant price hikes and market instability. The committee will be led by the Minister of Energy, with the Secretary of Industries and Production as the convener, to suggest practical reforms for deregulation and privatization of
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The Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, met with a senior Chinese delegation to boost agricultural collaboration between Pakistan and China. The discussion, held during the China-Pakistan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference, brought together experts to explore opportunities in agricultural research, cotton production, seed development,
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Nigeria has set its sights on ending its dependence on fish importation and transforming its aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, and export competitiveness. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has outlined a bold vision to boost local fish production and reposition the sector for
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to end Nigeria's dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. According to a statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Oyetola made the vow during a high-level
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In a significant move, the Lithuanian government has declared agriculture and food to be of national security importance. This decision aims to create a robust and self-sufficient food supply system, capable of withstanding crises. The government's intentions are clear: to prioritize the security of the nation's
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Thirty-one Senators, led by Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), have expressed strong opposition to the "Food Security and Farm Protection Act" (S. 1326), arguing that it would harm America's small farmers and infringe on the fundamental
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The Trump administration's tough stance on immigration has led to a growing fear among undocumented immigrants, who play a crucial role in the American food supply chain. Farm workers, meatpackers, and restaurant workers are among the jobs that rely heavily on immigrant labor. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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The University of Guelph has received a $5.4 million investment from the Ontario government to support 28 research projects focused on addressing the challenges of the agri-food sector. The funding is part of the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Government of Ontario,
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Launched under Royal directives three years ago, the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) has positioned the agriculture and food security sector as a key pillar of national transformation. The recent workshops highlighted the sector's central role in driving economic growth, job creation, and regional development. The EMV aims to
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Pakistan and Kenya have been bolstering their agricultural relationships and trade ties through recent meetings and agreements. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, met with H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral
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Pakistan and Kenya are strengthening their bilateral ties in the agriculture and trade sectors, with Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain reaffirming his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with Kenya. A meeting between Hussain and Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of
