These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
Kawasaki develops sustainable aquaculture system aimed at strengthening food security
These advantages should enable fish farmers to provide safe and secure marine food to consumers Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced that it is developing a sustainable aquaculture system that contributes to improving food security in Japan. Capitalising on Kawasaki’s technologies for filtering, sterilising, and other water treatments used for industrial[Read More…]
Australian apples gain market access to China
The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new market access for Australian[Read More…]
ADB support for food security to reach $40 Bn by 2030
The assistance will fund a comprehensive program spanning the entire food production process—from farming and processing to distribution and consumption The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to expand its support to long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by $26 billion, bringing its total funding for[Read More…]
Western Australia expands FOGO facility
The projects will share in more than $3.6 million through the WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants program Three new projects expanding food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling infrastructure in Western Australia will soon get underway, thanks to the Cook Government funding. The projects will share in more than $3.6 million[Read More…]
Australian wine exports rebound on China reopening, but global markets remain fragile
The disconnect between value and volume growth reflects a sharp uplift in the average export value, which climbed 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre FOB, the highest in nearly two decades Australian wine exports have rebounded strongly in the 12 months ending March 2025, largely driven by renewed access[Read More…]
Australian wine exports to China exceed $ 1 Bn one year after removal of tariffs
The average value of exports increased by 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre free on board (FOB), the highest average value in almost two decades In the 12 months ended March 2025, Australian wine exports increased by 41 per cent in value to $2.64 billion and by 6 per[Read More…]
Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse-seine fishery earns MSC certification
With MSC certification, the fishery now meets the growing demand for eco-labelled, sustainably sourced seafood The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard – a significant milestone for a sought-after species once severely overfished. The historic achievement[Read More…]
ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry
ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issues Paper has been released to[Read More…]
World Wide Farms partners with ReposiTrak to strengthen food safety
This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance World Wide Farms, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of fresh culinary herbs and greens, has announced using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing. This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food[Read More…]
