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Tinubu, Lula da Silva Seal Strategic Pacts To Deepen Nigeria–Brazil Ties
TVC News Nigeria
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August 25, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil have witnessed the signing of landmark agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to strengthen bilateral relations across diplomacy, aviation, science,...
Nigeria, Brazil sign air service deal for direct flights
Premium Times
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August 25, 2025
The Nigerian government on Monday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Federative Republic of Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries. This is contained in a statement by Tunde Moshood, special adviser...
Shrimp downturn drags on Argentina’s seafood trade, even as squid sales surge
Undercurrent News
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August 25, 2025
Argentina’s seafood exports presented a mixed picture in June and the first half of 2025, as booming squid sales contrasted with a sharp decline in shrimp and softer hake demand, according to figures from the ministry of agriculture, livestock and...
Kemp meets South American companies operating or building in Georgia
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is leading a trade mission to Brazil and Argentina. Georgia exported $748 million to Brazil and $120 million to Argentina last year. The trip also marks the 30th anniversary of Georgia's trade office in Brazil. Gov....
Chile halts poultry imports from Argentina due to avian flu
MercoPress
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Monday, August 25th 2025 - 21:14 UTC This decision follows the detection at a facility in Los Toldos, Buenos Aires Province Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has ordered the temporary suspension of chicken imports from Argentina due...
Evaluating Alternative Forages for Brazil’s Saline Semiarid Regions
Bioengineer.org
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August 25, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural science, addressing the challenges posed by salinity in semiarid regions has become increasingly critical. Saline soils present significant barriers to cultivation, often leading to reduced crop...
Tariff escalations trigger another decline in US farm exports to China
Investigate Midwest
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August 25, 2025
The tariff wars waged by President Trump’s two administrations have reshaped U.S. agricultural trade with China. The first trade war, in 2018 and 2019, opened the door for South American countries to gain market share in soybean and corn sales to...
Australian rural confidence softens as farmers report mixed outlook on the year ahead
The National Tribune
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August 25, 2025
Sentiment in Australia’s agricultural sector has softened over the winter months, as the nation’s farmers contend with higher input costs and mixed seasonal conditions, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. The survey, released...
New York farmers face rising costs and market uncertainty
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 25, 2025
New York’s agriculture industry stretches from large dairy farms to expansive apple orchards. But farmers are increasingly feeling the pinch from rising costs and uncertain trade conditions. At Allen Waite Farms, a seventh-generation dairy...
“Mixed outlook” delivers downturn in NSW farmer confidence
The National Tribune
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August 25, 2025
Results at a glance: After rallying earlier in the year, NSW farmer confidence has recorded a downturn. Investment intentions weakened slightly, but remain among the highest in the country – behind Queensland but on a par with Western Australia....
Benue partners Brazilian firm to revive juice factory
Punch
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August 25, 2025
The Benue State Government has entered into a partnership with SONO Group Global Brazil to revive the state-owned juice factory. The Chief Executive Officer of the Benue Investment and Property Company, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, disclosed this on...
World News | India to Gift 12 Agricultural Drones, Two Mobile Soild Testing Labs to Fiji
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): India will gift 12 agricultural drones and two mobile soil testing laboratories to Fiji. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during press statement with visiting Fijian Prime Minister...
Tinubu urges Petrobras to return to Nigeria as country signs historic MOUs with Brazil
The Sun Nigeria
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August 25, 2025
Launch of direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo will deepen people-to-people ties – Brazilian President From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasília, Brazil In a significant development during his official visit to Brazil, Nigerian President Bola...
Nigeria, Brazil sign five MoUs to boost economic development
Peoples Gazette
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August 25, 2025
Nigeria and Brazil, on Monday, signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in key sectors, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic development. The signing took place in Brasília, witnessed by President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian...
Widow seeks answers after farmworker's possible heat-related death in Immokalee
WINK - Florida
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The recent death of Marco Antonio Hernandez Guevara, a 35-year-old farmworker from Immokalee, has left his family devastated and searching for answers. Hernandez Guevara's wife, Reyna Jimenez, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers believe heat...
Tinubu welcomed with full military honours in Brazil
Peoples Gazette
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August 25, 2025
President Bola Tinubu received a full military welcome on Monday during his official visit to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace, Brasília. A colourful guard of honour, meticulously drilled, ushered in the Nigerian leader....
Nigeria, Brazil Ready For Direct Air Link As Tinubu, Keyamo Sign BASA
Daily Independent
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August 25, 2025
0 LAGOS – Air link between Nigeria and Brazil is set to commence soon with the signing of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) on Monday. This BASA is expected to open fresh avenues for trade, tourism, investment and people-to-people exchanges,...
Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations Right Now
Caribbean Journal
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August 25, 2025
Martinique is surging into the upper ranks of Caribbean cruise destinations. The French Caribbean island reported a nearly 11 percent increase in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, rising from about 421,000 to more than 465,000 embarking...
Casa Bonita’s executive chef taking over Englewood urban farm’s restaurant
Denver Post - Colorado
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August 25, 2025
Dana Rodriguez’s next restaurant will be within shouting distance of the farm the food comes from. “I’m going to be cooking in the kitchen screaming at George upstairs in the greenhouse: ‘I need more lettuce!’” the chef said. The executive chef at...
New X-ray tech coming to Florida agricultural stations to help combat illegal immigration, drugs
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 25, 2025
LIVE OAK, Fla. – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced new X-ray technology on Monday that will scan semitrucks entering Florida. Simpson said Florida will use the technology to crack down on illegal immigration and drug...