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Water situation manageable in Jordan

The Water and Irrigation Ministry in Jordan will continue to supply farmers with their needs of irrigation water in accordance with the ministry's previously announced water distribution schedule, an official said Jordan Times - 21Aug 08:23GMT
Canadian seafood exports to MENA rise 43%

Canadian fish and seafood exports across MENA climbed to over CAD 7.6 million in 2007, recording a 43 per cent increase when compared to the previous year. Khaleej Times - 21Aug 07:03GMT
Fakhro, traders meet to check food prices in Bahrain

As part of ongoing intensive efforts to examine ways and mechanisms to alleviate the citizens' burden in relation to good and basic foodstuffs, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro underscored the need to strengthen co-operation between government and traders of food commodities. Bahrain Tribune - 21Aug 06:37GMT
Food prices worry Moroccans as Ramadan nears

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, Moroccans are stocking up on increasingly expensive foodstuffs, while their government resorts to special measures to avoid running out of supplies. AFP - 21Aug 04:50GMT
Sharjah to have AED120 million egg production project

The Sharjah Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC) has embarked upon a AED120 million egg production project, which will occupy a total area of one million square foot. WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 20Aug 10:46GMT
Food outlets increasing prices during Ramadan face closure

Food outlets found increasing their prices during Ramadan could face closure, a statement issued by Dubai's Ministry of Economy said. Gulf News - 20Aug 04:59GMT
Investment in poor states urged for food safety

Coca-Cola's new Global CEO Muhtar Kent has called on the food and beverage industry to invest in poor communities to sustain the world's food supply as it moves towards an increasingly uncertain future. Emirates Business 24/7 - 19Aug 06:36GMT
Dubai forum to focus on global food crisis

A major conference is being held in Dubai to draw attention to the impact of the global food crisis on the Middle East. Emirates Business 24/7 - 19Aug 06:35GMT
Iran to furnish Bolivia with agro-industry aid

Iran's charge d'affaires in Bolivia announced that Tehran and La Paz will boost bilateral economic and agricultural ties. Tehran Times - 18Aug 06:20GMT
Saudi urged not to hold food trucks

Federal customs chiefs yesterday urged Saudi Arabia to take action to prevent UAE-bound trucks loaded with fruit, vegetables and other foods being held up at the border. Emirates Business 24/7 - 18Aug 06:06GMT

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