Latest in Tag: Farmers Highlight
Latest in Tag: Farmers
Good harvest of prickly pears brings hope to Lebanese farmers
“The insect invaded about 90 percent of farmers’ fields and almost destroyed them, which would have deprived thousands of rural families in southern Lebanon of a lucrative revenue amid the current financial crisis,” Mutawa told Xinhua while inspecting his extensive field.
Al-Sisi directs government to control prices of bread, support wheat farmers
Minister of Supply reviews Egyptâs strategic stock of basic food commoditiesÂ
KIMA 2 plant provides 55% of its fertilizers production to farmers
Tawfik explained that four plants were established to produce ammonia. They are: Helwan, El Masreya, Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO) and Alexandria. He went on to explain that KIMA plant started production since the 1960s, and soon became one of the most important pillars of the industry; however, due to the increase in electricity consumption and its high cost, the plant was converted to operate with natural gas to produce urea instead of ammonia nitrate.
High-level IFAD delegation to visit farmers, review progress of rural development projects in Egypt
A high-level delegation of Executive Board members and senior staff of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) began an official one-week visit to Egypt, to observe the impact of IFAD’s investments in the country.
Egyptian farmers fearful as Ethiopia goes for 2nd Blue Nile dam filling
Farmers say they are ready for war to defend River Nile, but Egyptâs Water Resources Minister says ânot an easy decisionâ
Parliament approves 10 agreements worth over $400m to support farmers women, youth
The House of Representatives approved four agreements signed between the Ministry of International Cooperation and the US, which amount to about $33.4m.
Environment Ministry worked with rice farmers to reduce pollution: MinisterÂ
Egypt faces annual black clouds and smoke pollution following rice harvest season, says Yasmine Fouad
Egypt, WFP expand partnership to support 1 million farmers by 2023
WFP projects empower women entrepreneurs in Luxor and promote smart farming techniques, says Minister Rania Al-Mashat
Africa launches $14m program to shore up coffee sector amid COVID-19
ICO projects a loss of exports valued between $100m and $200m, potentially affecting 6.6 million jobs in coffee sector, particularly in east Africa
Ministry of Agriculture, ABE cooperate to support poultry farmers, milk collection centres
The protocol was signed by Alaa Farouk Zaky, Chairperson of the bank and Moustafa El Sayyad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock, Fisheries and Poultry Affairs.
USAID, PepsiCo Egypt sign MoU to Support Egyptian potato farmers
According to the statement, the joint programme will increase transparency and sustainability in the potato supply chain.
In Belize, farmers turn away from slash and burn agriculture
Small farmers around the world burn woodlands to create fertile fields, releasing vast amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere. In Belize, one project wants to move farmers away from this old method toward greener pastures.Project goal: Supporting small farms to become more sustainable and to replace old, polluting machinery Project implementation: Farmers are learning environmentally …
Germany’s farmers feel the heat of climate change
German farmers are no strangers to the elements, but this summer has brought home the realities of climate change, and the need to start adapting. How can farmers adapt to the changing conditions?Carved into a block of wood and given pride of place in the parlor of an old farmhouse 100 or so kilometers (around …
Al-Reef Al-Masry signs 4 agreements in 1.5 million feddan project
CBE approves granting 8-year loans at 5% interest rate
Government begins receiving wheat from farmers mid-April
Receipt of wheat during the new season will be limited to official silos and barns, no wheat will be accepted from dirt silos
CAPMAS releases its annual bulletin on cooperative activity in agriculture sector
The sector saw an increase in short- and medium-term loans owing to âenablersâ for farmers to settle their debts, according to the press release
What the Bayer-Monsanto merger means for food, farmers and the environment
Monsanto’s takeover by Bayer could create a GMO juggernaut too powerful for Europe to resist, while conveniently “disappearing” a tarnished brand, critics say. Concerns abound over concentration in the seed market.
Parliamentary committees approve PBDAC Act, transfer of its ownership to the CBE
We are awaiting the final vote; this move would restore the bank’s real role in serving Egyptian farmers, says bank chairperson Elkosayer
Bears versus farmers
Corn and goats are the snacks of choice for spectacled bears. But their eating habits are bringing them into conflict with disgruntled farmers in Peru. Some groups there are trying to smooth over bear-human Relations.
No intention to turn PBDAC into commercial bank: chairperson
We seek to change the misconception that we simply offer fertiliser to farmers; PBDAC is a comprehensive bank providing all services to farmers, says El-Qosayer
Government buys 2.742m tonnes of local wheat, expecting supply to increase in coming days: cabinet
The state will examine local wheat to prevent it from mixing with cheaper imported wheat, says government official
Local producers report inability to supply wheat to silosÂ
Minister of Agriculture issued orders to form committees to survey unregistered wheat production areas
NUCA seizes farmersâ land for construction in Beni Suef
The governmentâs decisions are arbitrary and serve only the investors, says NGO
Wheat production in Egypt is not âprofitableâ: Report
Urban development and international price for animal feed lead to diminishing domestic wheat production
New system for wheat farmersâ subsidies to boost local production: Ministry spokesperson
Government will give EGP 1,300 in subsidies for each planted acres with a maximum 25 acres for each farmer
Sugar cane cultivation became burden over us: Farmers
Sugar companies demand Supply Ministry officials withdraw sugar from their storehouses to allow space for new production
Investment loans for farmers register EGP 9bn in FY 2013/2014: CAPMAS
Loans increased by 24.2% when compared to FY 2012/2013
German farmers to profit most from EU financial aid
EU agriculture ministers have said German farmers are to get the biggest chunk of a special aid package. It’s designed to compensate them for rapidly dwindling milk and pork prices as a result of overcapacities. At their regular meeting in Luxembourg, EU agriculture ministers on Tuesday agreed Germany should get 69.2 million euros ($78.2 million) …
World food prices plunge to new low
World food commodity prices in August logged their largest monthly drop since December 2008, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday – unwelcome news for Europe’s struggling farmers
Government affirms farmersâ ownership of disputed land
Dispute witnessed violent clashes between farmers and feudal owners