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Sino-Nigerian coy, technology services Chinidzh says that their agricultural technologies are designed to enable most small farmers in the country.The company, which demonstrated a strong presence at the Agrochemicals and Equipment Expo, showed many small agricultural equipment for agricultural operations.Speaking with the Daily Trust at the site of the agrofita, the marketing manager of the […]
To cope with a sudden spike in wheat prices, the world’s biggest importing nation is considering an unusual tactic: price hedging. Egypt, which relies on subsidized wheat to feed millions of people, is in the early stages of discussing a plan to hedge against price increases, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait. The country is […]
The National Food Authority (NFA) is importing an additional 133,500 metric tons (MT) of rice for Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (Zambasulta). In an emailed statement on Tuesday, the NFA said the importation intends to boost the remaining supply stock in the area. “Delivery for the 33,500 MT is set for September 15-30 and 100,000 […]
The state cooperative society Cross River, Crystal Model MPCS Limited, organizes one-day training for farmers. The statement of his secretary Abel Udoha says that this event is scheduled for tomorrow at the Institute of Basic Research, Akamkpa, the State of the Cross River. The purpose of the training, he said, is to provide participants with […]
Cash indications in the FOB Up River Argentina corn market have dried up as market participants digest the changes to the country’s export tax regime and fluctuations in the country’s currency, market sources have told Agricensus Tuesday. Cash brokers and physical traders across South America and Asia are struggling to get to grips with the […]
Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture (COA) found 292 cases of meat smuggling, including raw pork from China in August alone, amid fears of an epidemic of African swine fever (ASF) spreading from the country. COA’s Deputy Minister Huang Chin-Cheng said authorities are concerned that ASF could spread to the local hog farming sector. The 292 cases […]
The Sokoto command from the Nigerian Customs (NCS) seized 517 sacks of foreign rice and 320 parcels of Indian hemp by 1 kg smuggled illegally into the country. Addressing reporters on Saturday at Sokoto, her controller, GimbaUmar, said that other items confiscated included 34 sacks of sugar and 45 bales of second hand clothes that […]
Make sure you start a new oilseed season effectively at the VI International Conference “Black Sea Oil Trade-2018” – a key event of the Black Sea oilseed market, to be held on September 20, 2018 in Hilton hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine. Market operators from 20 countries are already on board! Participant list is available ONLINE. The […]
AUSTRALIAN grain growers could receive a $150 million windfall due to increased access to markets as a result of the newly inked Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) free trade agreement (FTA). The gains are likely to be made in the area of feed grain, with a key plank of the FTA that Australia be […]
Federal Group for Operations in North America Nigeria "C" Owerri continues to fulfill its duties to combat smuggling and income generation.The group produced seizures from 12 cars and 881 bags of rice, all with a duty paid more than N385 million.Controller Olusemire Kayode, the new compartment zone controller who made this famous, demonstrating the attacks […]
Four farmers who the murdered shepherd, were brought to trial before the trial of the magistrate Ilorin. The accused allegedly conspired and shot the deceased, accusing him of grazing cattle on his farm. The accused are Abdulrahman Olatunji, 27; Amid Kehinde, 28; James Olamlekan, 20 and Ajadi Sadiq, 28 from the village of Okaka, Oke […]
HIGH rice prices may have no basis at this time, given the low price of rice in the international market, according to a former agriculture secretary. In a briefing on Monday, House Deputy Speaker Arthur C. Yap, who was agriculture chief during the Arroyo presidency, said international rice prices are currently at $350 to $400 […]
Argentina has overhauled its export regime for grains, oilseeds and any derivative product on Monday after President Mauricio Macri said he would ask exporters who have benefitted from a collapse in the peso to do more to help the country eliminate its primary fiscal deficit next year. The measure, at current exchange rates, effectively introduces […]
Illegal pork shipments from Thailand has affected the domestic meat market in Myanmar. Myanmar Livestock Federation joint secretary U Zaw Myo Tun said the country’s swine industry is being challenged because of developments in Vietnam and Thailand. “The slaughterhouses do not buy the pigs from us, as supply from Thailand is half of what our […]
British sugar farmers are calling on the Government to maintain the EU’s import tariffs and quotas in order to protect their businesses after Brexit. Unilaterally reducing tariffs to zero in a no-deal scenario would put the 3,000 jobs which depend on growing sugar beet in the UK at threat, farmers and economists have warned. Michael […]