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CIIE becomes a global platform for intl economic and trade cooperation
A Russian vendor introduces roasted shrimp chips, milk powder and other Russian specialties to visitors at the food and agricultural products exhibition area during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7, 2024. TIAN...

GAWU’s President represents Guyanese workers at 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
THE President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), Seepaul Narine is attending the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland. GAWU’s President’s...

India News | 'Want Women to Grow, Feel Empowered': Meet Saffron Queen Noushaba Jeelani Who Takes Kashmiri Saffron to World
Pampore (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 13 (ANI): Noushaba Jeelani, popularly known as the 'Saffron Queen of Kashmir', has turned a traditional crop into a global sensation, with an aim of women's empowerment. Her saffron brand 'Noush' exports...

Climate Group Says State Farm Rate Hike to Cost California Homeowners $1,000
A report from a climate activist group says State Farm’s rate increases, if approved, would cost the average California homeowner more than $1,000. State Farm upped its rate request in May, a week after getting the OK for a large rate hike to what...

Eritrea: Vocational Training For Students Of Hamelmalo College Of Agriculture
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 315 students, including 174 female students, of the Hamelmalo College of Agriculture. The training aimed to enhance the students'...

Sun World partners with Semarchy to streamline global data management
Semarchy has entered into a partnership with Sun World to enhance the global fruit breeder's data management and customer relationship management capabilities. Sun World, a company specialising in fruit breeding and licensing, selected Semarchy to...
Opening speech by Commissioner Hansen at the 2025 Osaka World Expo policy event “Sustainable and Innovative Agriculture: Perspectives from the EU"
European Commission Speech Osaka, 13 Jun 2025 I would like to warmly welcome you all to Expo Osaka and to this EU policy event on Sustainable and Innovative Agriculture. I would particularly like to thank M...
Senate President Supports Government’s Closure of Daung International Border Gate
AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), this afternoon expressed his full support for the Royal Government’s decision to close...

A Gwent woodlands is chosen as National Forest network branches out
The other sites are Llys y Fran and Coed Uno in Pembrokeshire, Coed Parc y Moch in Gwynedd, Penpont in Powys, Pembrey Country Park and Lower Lliedi Reservoir in Carmarthenshire, Halkyn Castle Wood in Flintshire, Pontyclun Woodlands in Rhondda...

Pembrokeshire woodlands added to National Forest network
The other sites are Sirhowy Hill in Gwent, Coed Parc y Moch in Gwynedd, Penpont in Powys, Pembrey Country Park and Lower Lliedi Reservoir in Carmarthenshire, Halkyn Castle Wood in Flintshire, Pontyclun Woodlands in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Denmark...

FAO estimates increase in global staple food production
FAO´s latest monthly assessment on food prospects, released by the institution’s press office, indicates that new record levels are expected in global production of rice, corn, sorghum, and oilseeds. Global wheat production is expected to increase...

FG courts global investors for rail, power, others
From Idu Jude, Abuja Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has made a pitch to Chinese and international investors, urging them to seize investment opportunities in the country’s railway infrastructure. He said oppourtunities abound...

EAC finance ministers present 2025/26 national budgets
East African finance ministers are presenting their spending plans for the 2025/26 fiscal year against amid tough economic environments and global and regional geopolitical tensions. Here are the highlights of the budgets. Kenya budgetKenya's...

Bulgaria Eyes up to 70,000 Foreign Workers Amid Domestic Labor Gap
Between 50,000 and 70,000 foreign workers may enter Bulgaria by the end of 2025 if the current pace of labor import continues. This estimate was presented by Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov during a session of the parliamentary committee on...
Ambassador of Belarus S.Terentyev meets with the First Deputy Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt
13 June 2025 On June 12, 2025 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sergei Terentyev, met with the First Deputy Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt – Head of the...

As climate change worsens global locust crisis, researchers offer solutions
Locust outbreaks, which cause considerable crop losses, affect a quarter of the world’s population today. In a recent paper, scientists predict the situation will worsen with climate change, and they suggest a way forward by integrating local...
Malaysia’s Digital Leadership Gains Global Recognition
Malaysia’s growing stature as a global technology and innovation hub was reaffirmed as France officially recognised the country as a regional leader in digital transformation, innovation and ethical artificial intelligence (AI), at the...
China's delicate waxberries go global with smart logistics support
HANGZHOU, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Waxberry, one of China's most delicate fruits, typically stays fresh for less than two days at room temperature after being picked, making it hard for people outside its growing regions to enjoy it at its best. But on...

world Trump official vows to 'liberate' LA; Democratic US senator taken away and handcuffed
LOS ANGELES — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to "liberate" Los Angeles on Thursday (June 12) at a press conference that was dramatically interrupted when federal agents dragged a Democratic US senator out of...

'UK - EU agreement is huge boost for farmers'
The sheer amount of red tape has meant it has been very difficult for the export of shelf-life foods such as meat, fruit and vegetables. The need for increased identity and physical checks, including all the additional paperwork such as export...