Egypt ramps up potato seed production drive

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

Palestinian farmers in Gaza defy Israeli attempts to erase their land

Palestinian farmers in war-torn Gaza are trying to cultivate their land despite the Israeli blockade on supplies and attempts to make the enclave uninhabitable. Ashraf Shannon reports.

NA body reviews Potato crop crisis,Mango export strategy

NA body reviews Potato crop crisis,Mango export strategy

Genel Energy Secures Egypt Foothold with $360 Mn Capricorn Takeover

Genel Energy, a British oil and gas exploration and production company, is expanding into Egypt through a 360 million all-cash acquisition of Capricorn Energy, a strategic move aimed at diversifying beyond its disruption-prone oil assets in Iraqi Kurdistan, as reported by Reuters. Capricorn Energy is an oil and gas explorer, developer, and producer with operations [] The post Genel Energy Secures Egypt Foothold with 360 Mn Capricorn Takeover first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Nigerian Leader Commissions Fruit Processing Plant in Benue

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the 40,000-metric-ton-per-day fruit concentrate processing plant of Bensono Fruits Processing Company Limited in Makurdi, describing the project as a major step towards boosting agricultural value addition and industrial development in Benue State. The President, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, said the investment [] The post Nigerian Leader Commissions Fruit Processing Plant in Benue appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

General : Village Entrepreneur's Coconut Husking Tool Aimed At International Markets

PASIR MAS, July 13 (Bernama) -- What began as a practical solution to make plantation work easier has evolved into an innovative portable coconut husking tool created by a local entrepreneur, with the potential to be commercialised and marketed internationally.

New opportunities identified for Iran-Tajikistan agricultural cooperation

TEHRAN- The Commercial Attaché of Iran in Tajikistan, while introducing new cooperation opportunities in the agricultural sector, reported that the agricultural market of Tajikistan is moving towards technology transfer, joint production, and investment.

Egypt targets start of gold production from Abu Marawat mine this year

Abu Marawat Gold Mines Company is targeting the start of commercial production in 2026, a move expected to boost Egypt’s gold output, attract further mining investments, create direct and indirect job opportunities and support economic and social development plans in the Red Sea and Qena governorates. In a statement issued on Wednesday July 8,2026, the The post Egypt targets start of gold production from Abu Marawat mine this year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Soilless farming attracts young entrepreneurs in Türkiye

Soilless farming is continuing to attract young entrepreneurs in Türkiye, offering significant advantages through water conservation, higher efficiency and year-round production....

Egypt’s agricultural exports top 5.8m tonnes

Egypt’s agricultural exports have surpassed 5.8 million tonnes so far this year, Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk announced on Saturday. The milestone highlights a growing global demand for Egyptian produce and underscores the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the sector’s international competitiveness. According to a report by the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), citrus [] The post Egypt’s agricultural exports top 5.8m tonnes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets $100bn in non-oil exports

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday reviewed the implementation of Egypt’s National Industrial Strategy 2026-2030, which aims to increase non-oil exports to 100bn and strengthen the country’s position as a regional manufacturing hub. The strategy was discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, according to a [] The post Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets 100bn in non-oil exports first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Alhaurin el Grande and Coin launch historic 1.5 million kilo season for premium tomato

Farmers and food producers in Alhaurin el Grande and Coin have officially launched the historic 2026 harvest of the region’s []

Can western potato varieties such as russets or Santanas succeed in Egypt? Trials are underway, with hope springing from the fact that King Tut himself was born in Arizona before moving to Babylonia [Interesting]

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Toyota to shift production of truck from Mexico plant to Texas

Toyota Motor Corp. is moving production of its popular Tacoma midsize truck from a plant in Mexico to San Antonio as part of a 3.6 billion investment in the Texas facility. The Japanese carmaker will build a second production line in San Antonio...

हरियाली प्रवर्द्धन गर्न छ लाख बिरुवा वितरण

बाँके। बाँकेको राँझास्थित डिभिजन वन कार्यालयले जिल्लामा हरियाली प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने उद्देश्यका साथ विभिन्न प्रजातिका ६ लाखभन्दा बढी बिरुवा किसानलाई निःशुल्क वितरण गर्न थालेको छ। चालु आर्थिक वर्षमा विभिन्न प्रजातिका कुल ६ लाख ७८ हजार १७२ बिरुवा उत्पादन गरी वितरण कार्य सुरु गरिएको हो। वरिष्ठ डिभिजनल वन अधिकृत शङ्करप्रसाद गुप्ताका अनुसार यस वर्ष एकवर्षीय ५ लाख []

Agro Tour 2026-2027 : Aminata Kaba et Fatima Camara en mission de terrain à Kankan pour accélérer la transformation agricole et industrielle

En séjour dans la région de Kankan dans le cadre de l’Agro Tour 2026-2027, la ministre de l’Agriculture, Aminata Kaba, accompagnée de son homologue de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Fatima Camara, a effectué une série de visites de terrain hier, vendredi 26 juin 2026, pour évaluer l’état d’avancement de la campagne agricole. Cette mission gouvernementale [] The post Agro Tour 2026-2027 : Aminata Kaba et Fatima Camara en mission de terrain à Kankan pour accélérer la transformation agricole et industrielle first appeared on Guineematin.com.

APEDA facilitates first biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman

Inaugural shipment comprises 40 tonnes of biscuits manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, a Varanasi-based exporter

Why It’s Illegal for Farmers to Plant Their Own Seeds

Why It’s Illegal for Farmers to Plant Their Own Seeds

Agriculture minister announces new agricultural projects in Idlib

Idlib, July 12 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan announced on Sunday that a series of agricultural projects will soon be launched in Idlib province, including a sheep research center, upgraded olive oil quality testing facilities, expanded land restoration works,, and support for irrigation and livestock development. During a meeting with Idlib Governor Mohammad Abdul Rahman []

Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt

ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz...

Agriculture minister urges farmers to focus on suitable crops to boost food security

The National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, has urged farmers across South Sudan to focus on cultivating crops best suited to their local conditions in an effort to strengthen agricultural value chains, increase productivity and boost commercial agriculture. Mbugoniwia made the remarks during a meeting in Juba with the Warrap State [] The post Agriculture minister urges farmers to focus on suitable crops to boost food security appeared first on Eye Radio.

PACE biorefinery to transform potato juice into sustainable bio-based chemicals

A new European flagship project is set to demonstrate at industrial scale, how an underutilized side-stream from the potato processing industry can become a valuable source of sustainable chemicals. PACE (Potato Juice to Fatty Acids for New Bio-based Value-Chains in Europe) will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind flagship biorefinery by retrofitting part of Royal Avebe’s existing production []

A new fertilizer method mimics lightning — and could help farmers cut costs and emissions

It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as snake oil. But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.

Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap

By Oska Seyi Aiyeleso Nigeria does not have a cassava production problem. For decades, we have been the world’s largest producer of cassava. Every year, millions of tonnes are harvested across the country. Yet despite this abundance, Nigeria continues to import many of the starches, sweeteners, flours and industrial derivatives that our manufacturers require. That contradiction [] The post Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap appeared first on Vanguard News.

Local rice rules Humla cultivation

By Our Correspondent, Humla, July 4: Farmers in the Himalayan district of Humla continue to cultivate indigenous rice va...