Improve haulage regulations to cut food waste, says Massar
The UAE should tighten transport regulations to reduce food waste, according to hauler Massar Solutions, as it suggests the country wastes more than 3m tonnes of food a year.
Archives for May 17, 2015
Brazil eyes broader food exports to region
Brazilian food producers are working to increase their reach in the Middle East by growing the range of products exported to the region, beyond staples such as poultry and beef.
Indian dairy Amul to offer cooperative expertise to Mongolia
Indian dairy giant Amul has partnered with the Mongolian Institute of Technology to help develop an "effective milk procurement system" in the country.
Oman’s Barzman adds new 22k bottling line
Omani bottled water producer Barzman National has increased its production capacity to cope with rising demand, adding a new 22,000 bottle-per-hour line to its facilities.
Egypt wheat farming scheme boosts harvests 10%
An Egyptian wheat farming education programme from Mondelez and Care has seen farmers boost their wheat crops more than 10% each year, with some doubling their harvests.
NZ’s Saudi agri investments ‘compensation’ for sheep ban
New Zealand’s investments in Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector have come under scrutiny following revelations they may have been intended as compensation for a ban on live animal exports.
Food subsidies may drive child stunting
Government food subsidies may contribute to high rates of child stunting in the Middle East, according to research by the International Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri).
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Farmers now trading water on their mobiles in South Australia
Ten years of drought isn't a good thing. It doesn't help the bottom line of farmers or the health of a river system. It does, however, get a lot of minds focused on how to intelligently manage water.