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In Paouignan, work on the cassava processing unit is progressing quickly. It is there, in the heart of the Hills, that the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN, set one of the first milestones of a three-day tour, from June 11 to 13, 2026, which took him to Glazoué then to Parakou. Everywhere, the same slogan, carried by the Head of State, Romuald WADAGNI: produce more, and transform on site. The message contrasts with decades of Beninese agricultu…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) recently received a delegation from W6, a technical cooperation initiative from Colombia. During an extensive presentation to Minister Mike Noersalim, the possibilities for strategic cooperation in the field of agricultural innovation, technological support and knowledge exchange were explored to stimulate the Surinamese production sector. In addition to Minister Noersalim, the coordinator of the International Relations Service (IB), En…

Damascus, June 16 (SANA)As part of efforts to combat desertification, Syrian government agencies in cooperation with international organizations are implementing specialized projects and programs, including water harvesting and rehabilitation of degraded lands, to enhance the sustainability of natural resources and mitigate the effects of climate change and drought amid growing environmental challenges in the region. Water harvesting to support agricultural production Mohammad Manhal al-Zoubi,…

(1)Increased rubber sales to local consumers rather than exporting According to the report I received (on) agricultural work, compared to 2025 (regarding) exports, the total revenue from product sales was 833 million dollars, an increase of about 24% compared to 2024 […] However, what interested me was that the revenue from rubber exports stood at about 604 million dollars (or) a decrease of 9.1%, butthe revenue from domestic rubber sales stood at about 223 million dollars, which is an increase…

This initiative is part of the Sustainable Livestock Development Financing project, involving the Livestock and Pasture Development Agency and the French Development Agency (AFD). The project’s goal is to promote the sustainable growth of the sector by equipping its representatives with up-to-date theoretical and practical skills. Qualified experts and researchers delivered detailed training to participants on key aspects of livestock farming. These covered proper livestock fattening tailored …

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syrian agricultural researchers and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are working to improve irrigation planning through a global initiative aimed at helping countries manage water resources more efficiently amid climate and development challenges. At a workshop in Damascus on Monday, officials and technical experts reviewed progress under the Irrigation Mapping for Agricultural Water Management (IRMA) initiative, which uses satellite imagery, fi…