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China's Aid Boosts Gambia's Rice Production to Record High
China's agricultural assistance has propelled Gambia's rice production to a record 48,000 tons in 2024, exceeding expectations through technology transfer, training, and infrastructure improvements, aiming for self-sufficiency by 2030.
China's Aid Boosts Gambia's Rice Production to Record High
China's agricultural assistance has propelled Gambia's rice production to a record 48,000 tons in 2024, exceeding expectations through technology transfer, training, and infrastructure improvements, aiming for self-sufficiency by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Bird Flu Outbreak Drives 10% Egg Price Surge
Egg prices jumped over 10% from January to February 2024, reaching $5.90 per dozen, because of a bird flu outbreak affecting 30.3 million birds across nine states and causing some grocery stores to limit purchases; the situation has become politicized as the current administration faces criticism.
Bird Flu Outbreak Drives 10% Egg Price Surge
Egg prices jumped over 10% from January to February 2024, reaching $5.90 per dozen, because of a bird flu outbreak affecting 30.3 million birds across nine states and causing some grocery stores to limit purchases; the situation has become politicized as the current administration faces criticism.
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48% Bias Score
Wholesale Egg Prices Drop 15%, but Volatility Remains
Wholesale egg prices fell 15% in the first week of March to \$6.85 a dozen due to reduced demand and a two-week respite from significant avian flu outbreaks; however, prices are expected to rise again due to upcoming holidays (Easter and Passover) and the spring bird migration.
Wholesale Egg Prices Drop 15%, but Volatility Remains
Wholesale egg prices fell 15% in the first week of March to \$6.85 a dozen due to reduced demand and a two-week respite from significant avian flu outbreaks; however, prices are expected to rise again due to upcoming holidays (Easter and Passover) and the spring bird migration.
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44% Bias Score
Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops
The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.
Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops
The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.
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48% Bias Score
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Funding for Local Food Programs
The USDA cut $1 billion in funding for two programs supporting local food purchases by schools and food banks, impacting 40 states, due to a shift toward long-term fiscal initiatives under the Trump administration and DOGE.
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Funding for Local Food Programs
The USDA cut $1 billion in funding for two programs supporting local food purchases by schools and food banks, impacting 40 states, due to a shift toward long-term fiscal initiatives under the Trump administration and DOGE.
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52% Bias Score
Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Nigerien Woman's Camel Milk Business Showcases Economic Empowerment
Wouro Habsatou Aboubacar, a Nigerien woman, built a successful camel milk business, "Habsatou Camel Milk," overcoming challenges like limited resources and insecurity to become a role model for women's economic empowerment in Niger's pastoralist sector.
Nigerien Woman's Camel Milk Business Showcases Economic Empowerment
Wouro Habsatou Aboubacar, a Nigerien woman, built a successful camel milk business, "Habsatou Camel Milk," overcoming challenges like limited resources and insecurity to become a role model for women's economic empowerment in Niger's pastoralist sector.
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36% Bias Score
Sudden Closure of UK Farming Incentive Scheme Causes Alarm
The UK government's unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, which paid 37,000 farmers in England to adopt environmentally friendly practices, has caused significant concern among farmers and environmental groups, with some facing large financial shortfalls, and fears th...
Sudden Closure of UK Farming Incentive Scheme Causes Alarm
The UK government's unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, which paid 37,000 farmers in England to adopt environmentally friendly practices, has caused significant concern among farmers and environmental groups, with some facing large financial shortfalls, and fears th...
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56% Bias Score
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
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44% Bias Score
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure US Agriculture Supply Chains from China
Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the USDA to assess agricultural supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce reliance on China, and strengthen domestic production to mitigate national security risks.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure US Agriculture Supply Chains from China
Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the USDA to assess agricultural supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce reliance on China, and strengthen domestic production to mitigate national security risks.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Food Supply Study Exposes Hamas's Control Over Aid Distribution
A new study analyzing food shipments to Gaza from January to July 2024 found sufficient caloric intake to meet or exceed international standards, despite reports of hunger, exposing Hamas's control over distribution as the primary reason for lack of access.
Gaza Food Supply Study Exposes Hamas's Control Over Aid Distribution
A new study analyzing food shipments to Gaza from January to July 2024 found sufficient caloric intake to meet or exceed international standards, despite reports of hunger, exposing Hamas's control over distribution as the primary reason for lack of access.
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56% Bias Score
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