Tag: Agriculture
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Ankole Cattle Heritage Book Launched by NAGRC&DB Uganda
A Landmark Publication for Ankole Cattle Heritage In a significant stride for Uganda’s livestock sector, the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), in partnership with Destination Ankole, unveiled a landmark publication dedicated to the Ankole cattle heritage. The new book chronicles the deep history, cultural significance, and untapped economic potential of one…
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Parkinson’s and Pesticides in U.S. Farms: Rising Risk
Introduction: A Hidden Crisis in the Fields Thousands of U.S. farmers face a diagnosis that silences even the strongest hands. Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, has become distressingly common among agricultural workers. While genetics, aging, and lifestyle play roles, many farmers point to pesticide exposure as a driving factor—especially in communities where handling and…
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Four Malaysian Durian Varieties Registered, International Protection Sought
Overview: Strengthening the protection of Malaysian durian varieties Malaysia’s durian producers are taking a significant step toward safeguarding their prized cultivars. The Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Malaysian agricultural sector are pushing for both local registration and international protection of four distinctly Malaysian durian varieties. This move aims to protect breeders’…
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Four Malaysian Durian Varieties Registered: Call for International IP Protection
Four Malaysian Durian Varieties Registered Malaysia’s durian producers have reached a significant milestone as four distinct varieties were formally registered with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO). This registration is a crucial step in safeguarding the rights of growers and breeders who have invested years of work into developing resilient, flavorful varieties that appeal to…
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Distance No Barrier: How South Africa Fits Singapore’s Food Security Blueprint
Distance No Barrier: A Strategic Pairing In an era where geographic distance once signalled supply chain risk, Singapore and South Africa are reframing the conversation around food security. The relationship is a practical case study in how a tropical-turned-subtropical export hub can play a pivotal role in Singapore’s ambitious food security blueprint. From a farm…
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Indonesia Targets 100% Trade Growth with EAEU After FTA Signing
Indonesia Sets Sights on 100% Trade Growth With EAEU Indonesia is aiming to significantly boost its trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) following the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA). Government officials and industry stakeholders in Jakarta have expressed optimism that the pact will translate into a near-doubling of bilateral trade in the…
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Black Farmers Look to the Future After a Year of Economic Uncertainty
Resilience in the Fields: A Year of Uncertainty The past year has tested farmers across the United States, but the story is especially poignant for Black farmers who have long navigated a landscape of structural challenges. As headlines focus on macroeconomic shifts, many in this community are choosing to translate hardship into forward-looking strategies—investing in…
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A Century of Nourishment: How Food Built a Filipino Nation
Introduction: A Hundred Years of Food and Nationhood Food has always been more than sustenance in the Philippines. It is the thread that ties families, communities, and generations to one another. From the robust caldereta simmered at family reunions to the festive Noche Buena fruit salads, meals are diaries of shared memory. At the heart…
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How a Century of Nourishment Built a Nation
Introduction: A Century Told Through the Table Food has always been more than sustenance in the Philippines. It is a thread that weaves families, communities, and a nation together. From the hearty caldereta shared at family reunions to the festive fruit salads of Noche Buena, every bite carries a memory, a tradition, and a story…
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AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Backs Department’s Fight Against FMD
King Misuzulu Supports Aggressive Action Against FMD In a show of leadership and unity, AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini met with KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, to discuss the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks affecting livestock across most districts in the province. The meeting underscored the monarch’s commitment to safeguarding farmers, rural…