The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) events
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Davao durian farms to supply China with Puyat variety
At least 62 accredited durian farms in Davao region are set to supply the fruit’s premium Puyat variety to China this year, according to the regional Department of Agriculture (DA-11) office
Asia-Pacific food security raises major concerns
Almost 55% of Asia’s population is expected to reside in urban areas by 2030, bringing severe consequences for urban food security and nutrition, according to the main findings of a new report by four United Nations agencies
DMCC and BSAF partner to boost agricultural commodities trade between UAE and South Asia
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and the Bharat Subcontinent Agri Foundation (BSAF) have signed an MoU that will advance the global agricultural (agri) commodities sector between the UAE and South Asia
CH4 Global signs agreement with Ravensworth to slash agricultural methane emissions
CH4 Global Inc. announced it has entered a Letter of Intent for a commercial offtake agreement with Ravensworth to supply the large-scale food producer with its proprietary methane-reducing feed supplement formulation for beef feedlot cattle