Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.
Dutch potato farmers are facing crop losses due to a late harvest deadline extended to October because of wet weather, risking rotting potatoes and potential shortages, prompting them to call for government assistance.
After the European Commission lifted the temporary ban on Ukraine grain imports, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia imposed their own unilateral nationwide bans. These decisions have drawn criticism and raised concerns about unity among EU member states.
Environmental campaigners in the UK are protesting the government's authorization of 36 pesticides, which they deem highly toxic and carcinogenic, and have already been banned in the EU.
Nigeria's livestock committee has recommended the establishment of a Ministry of Livestock to address farmer-herder conflicts and modernise the industry.
France has shifted its approach to factory farming, encouraging the production of affordable meat due to reduced demand for organic options amidst inflation.
The FAO and WHO have released a report detailing methods to reduce microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables, emphasizing the effectiveness of hygienic practices.
Rice industry stakeholders in Malaysia have agreed to implement the Local White Rice Special Programme (PKBPT) to boost local production by 20% for the domestic market for a year.
