Agriculture & Food Security
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Novozymes expands into agricultural biocontrol, to co-develop enzyme solutions with FMC
DENMARK – Danish biotechnology company Novozymes is expanding beyond its current base of microbial products and is entering the biocontrol segment of agriculture with a…
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New Zealand, European Commission supports Rwanda’s agriculture sector with funding
Rwanda – The Government of New Zealand has joined in as the new partner of Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA), with its multi-year commitment of…
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EU injects US$46.3m to boost agribusiness in Kenya
KENYA – Agribusinesses in Kenyan counties i.e., Kisii and Uasin Gishu have received the much-needed shot-in-the-arm with a Ksh. 5.1 billion (US$46.3 million) funding from…
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Westfalia Fruit to acquire Hausladen Fruchthandel to bolster position as a global avocado market leader
GERMANY – Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related products to international markets, has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling…
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IFAD grants Nigeria US$900,000 to support small-scale farmers recovery from COVID-19 impact
NIGERIA – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has issued a grant of US$900,000 to Nigeria aimed to supports small-scale producers and rural households…