Bahrain plans agri training for farmersPlans are underway to set up a state-of-the-art training facility for local farmers in a bid to boost Bahrain's agriculture industry, said a top official. It is part of a Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry init More… |
18 agri projects vie for AGRAme awardsA shortlist of 18 agricultural projects will take centre stage as they contend to win the inaugural AGRAme Awards, featured alongside the seventh edition of AGRA Middle East opening in Dubai tomorrow. The Middle East’s large More… |
Al Dahra sets up base at Abu Dhabi portAl Dahra Agriculture, a leading company specializing in agriculture and animal feed production, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) to set up an agri-business distribution hub at Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad). More… |
Agri focus for Bahrain garden showInvesting in Bahrain's agricultural industry will be highlighted this weekend as the country's largest and most colourful exhibition opened yesterday. The ninth annual Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) is being held More… |
Bahrain in deal to boost agri, fisheries sectorsBahrain has signed a key agreement with China to promote food security in the kingdom by developing the agricultural and fisheries sectors. Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry Under-Secretary for agriculture and mar More… |
Under pressure, DuPont tries to reinvent itselfDuPont, the 210-year-old chemical company, is under pressure to exit its lucrative but unpredictable paint business as it focuses more on food and agriculture products. More than a third of the company's profit last year came More… |
New trade links to take root at garden showInvestment opportunities in Bahrain's agriculture sector will be explored at a major garden show set to be held next year. The Bahrain International Garden Show (Bigs) will be held for the ninth year under the theme 'Bahra More… |
Bahrain plans new Thai trade centreBahrain Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro yesterday received a high-level Thai delegation led by Commerce Minister Boongsong Teriyapirom and discussed the setting up of a Thai Trade Centre in Bahrain. Thai Trade Cent More… |
Bahrain plans $16m water projectsBahrain is planning to spend BD6 million ($16 million) to upgrade its water policy as part of its strategic vision for sustainable agricultural development. It will include changes to the ways of monitoring underground water level More… |
Yemen wins $41m UN agriculture aidInternational Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), an international financial institution and a specialized UN agency based in Rome, has pledged $41 million towards agriculture and rural development in Yemen. The package to d More… |








