Fisheries Development Oman Merges with Oman Food Investment Holding Company
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has merged Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) with Oman Food Investment Holding Company (NITAJ). FDO, founded...
Agrofood
Africa’s ‘Forgotten Crops’ Can Strengthen the Food System
With climate change reshaping agriculture globally, food security is increasingly under threat. Africa, already facing widespread famine due to crop...
Egypt Expands Cotton Cultivation by 23%
This year, Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture increased the area planted with cotton by 23%, expanding from 255,000 acres to 311,700...
Oman Invests Over $23.3 Million in Buraimi to Boost Agriculture and Livestock Production
Buraimi is making significant progress in enhancing its food security through a series of investment projects across various sectors, according...
Africa’s Food Security Relies on Adaptive Crops
Africa’s food systems are under strain due to a range of challenges, including climate shocks, low agricultural productivity, supply chain...
Oman Increases Local Onion Production
Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (MoFAWR) has launched a project to boost local onion production. The move...
Oman Pioneering Seawater Farming to Transform Arid Agriculture
Seawater farming, or saline agriculture, is a groundbreaking method that utilizes seawater for irrigation, enabling crop cultivation in arid and...
Heinz Invests $50 Million to Expand Operations in Egypt
Heinz has unveiled plans to invest $50 million to expand its operations in Egypt. The announcement was made in the...
Insect Farming in Africa: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
Insect farming is gaining global recognition as a key player in sustainable food production. The International Platform of Insects for...
Oman’s Vale and Ministry of Agriculture Collaborate to Deploy 3D Artificial Reefs in Liwa
In a pioneering effort to enhance marine ecosystems and support local fisheries, Vale has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
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