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How EU’s Stricter Pesticide Rules Could Harm Smallholder Farmers

News in Brief: - The EU is introducing stricter guidelines on emergency pesticide use, emphasising that member states cannot grant temporary authorisations for prohibited substances. -...

FAO Calls For Youth Engagement During Celebration Of World Bee Day

News in Brief: - World Bee Day 2024 highlights the critical role of young people in beekeeping to enhance crop yields, ensure food security, and...

Yobe State Invests ₦14 Billion In Farm Inputs To Boost Agriculture

News in Brief: - Yobe state has signed a ₦14 billion contract to procure farm inputs, equipment, and renovate agricultural offices to revitalise the agricultural...

Niger State Targets Youth Participation in Green Economy Initiative

News in Brief: - Niger state's governor, Muhammed Bago, seeks to involve both formal and informal youth sectors in his Green Economy initiative, targeting...

South Sudan Launches $33 Million Project To Combat Climate Change

News in Brief: - South Sudan's $33 million WACRESS project tackles climate change by strengthening climate resilience and restoring ecosystems in Northern Bahr el...

European Maize Farmers Uneasy Amid Ukraine Export Surge

News in Brief: - Ukraine's resurgence in maize exports post-war is unsettling EU farmers, prompting concerns about market saturation and policy coherence. - Calls for integrating...

US Farmers Bear Brunt Of New Purple Sweet Potato Craze

News in Brief: - US sweet potato exports have significantly declined due to rising labour costs, hurricanes, and competition from cheaper international producers. - Manual harvesting...

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