China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will impose temporary import duties on pork and pig by-products from the European Union (EU), citing evidence of dumping. The announcement, made …
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Uganda Targets Shs5.3 Trillion Investment to Boost Agriculture
Uganda has announced a major plan to attract shs5.3 trillion, about US$1.4 billion, in agricultural investments, as the country positions itself as a leading food supplier in Africa. The announcement …
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Judge Orders British Tea Company to Compensate Worker Dismissed on Medical Grounds
A Kenyan court has ordered Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC, a British-owned agricultural company, to pay compensation to a worker who was dismissed unlawfully on medical grounds. The Employment and Labour …
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AFAN Raises Alarm Over Food Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Action
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned that the nation’s food security is under serious threat, citing insecurity, inflation, and climate change as major obstacles to agricultural productivity. …
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Governor Peter Mbah Flags Off Fertiliser and Agro-Inputs Distribution for Over 60,000 Farmers in Enugu
More than 60,000 farmers across Enugu State are set to benefit from a new round of free fertiliser and agro-inputs distribution as Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah flagged off the exercise …
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Nigeria Losing 400,000 Hectares of Forest Annually to Deforestation
Nigeria is losing about 400,000 hectares of forest every year to unchecked deforestation, a development that charcoal industry stakeholders say threatens both the sector and the country’s environmental commitments. The …
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Flour Mills of Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security and Local Content
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has restated its commitment to supporting food security in Nigeria and driving local content development through sustained investments in agriculture and agro-allied industries. The …
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Trade Group Seeks Transition Plan Before Shea Nut Export Ban
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to create a clear transition plan and consult widely with stakeholders before going ahead with its ban on …
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Air Peace to Begin Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights as Nigeria, Brazil Seal Bilateral Deals
Nigeria and Brazil have taken a new step to strengthen relations with the announcement of a direct flight service between Lagos and São Paulo. The service, which will be operated …
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Zimbabwe Court Evicts Kapungu in Windmill Land Dispute
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the eviction of businessman Taremedzwa Kapungu, his agents, employees, and all persons linked to him, from a 65.24-hectare land belonging to Windmill (Private) …