May 2023
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AFA-Kenya restricts sugar millers to harvest sugarcane in their specified regions
KENYA – The Agricultural and Food Authority of Kenya (AFA) has obliged the 16 sugar millers in the Western and Coastal regions to harvest cane…
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NatWest commits US$1bn in loan to support UK manufacturing industry transit to cleaner forms of energy
UK – National Westminster Bank (NatWest), a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom, is providing £1bn (US$1.07bn) in lending to support investment…
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FAO calls for data on advanced feed practices to combat antimicrobial resistance
GLOBAL – To tackle the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is actively seeking data and information regarding alternative…
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Study reveals elevated levels of toxic metals in commonly consumed beverages
U.S – A recent study led by Tulane University has shed light on the presence of toxic metals in commonly consumed beverages, raising concerns as…
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SIG establishes Food and Ag-ISAC to enhance cybersecurity in agrifood sector
U.S – In a significant development for the protection of U.S. agriculture and food from cyber threats, the Food and Agriculture special interest group (SIG)…