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Fuel prices went a quarter up in 2011 in Kazakhstan
Petrol prices went 24 percent up in Kazakhstan in 2011, while diesel fuel prices increase 26.2 percent.
13 January 2012
Prices growth is not related to the Customs Union: IMF
IMF representative linked the food prices increase in the Customs Union member-states with the global economic changes.
31 October 2011
First International Food Safety Training Laboratory to teach 200 professionals per year
The Lab opened last month. Foreign students are taking training on methods for testing pesticide contamination in fresh fruits and produce.
24 October 2011
U.S. IFPRI seeks to reduce micronutrient malnutrition among poor populations
The institute released the project of sweet potato in Uganda and Mozambique. And now IFPRI is focused on Zambia and Southern Asian countries.
24 October 2011
US Capital Area Food Bank supports low income residents
The organization's mission is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington, D.C. area. But unfortunately the level of donations dropped dramatically.
23 October 2011
The flood-tolerant rice to be grown in Bangladesh
It was developed by the University of California and the International Rice Research Center in the Philippines. Other crops are under research.
23 October 2011
US to continue 'feeding the future'
Secretary Clinton made a statement on World Food Day. Food security is a foreign policy priority for the United States.
17 October 2011
Ghana's Kufuor and Brazil's Lula awarded 2011 World Food Prize
About 1000 people gathered for the ceremony, which was held in Iowa State Capitol.
15 October 2011
Palestinians get 'digital' food
WFP has been providing the most vulnerable people with e-cards. They can get 9 food items in selected shops.
13 October 2011
Food prices went up 8.1 percent in Kazakhstan in 2011
The prices on food products moved up by 8.1 percent in Kazakhstan.
19 September 2011
National Bank forecasing food prices raise
Kazakhstan National Bank is forecasting an increase of prices for fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk and meat products, clothes, shoes and some of public utilities in Q4 2011.
15 August 2011
PHOTO: The longest roll in the world made in Astana
A 157m and 80cm roll was made in Astana on July 5.
06 July 2011
EBRD: Kazakhstan and Russia can increase food supplies to the world market
EBRD President wrote about potential of Kazakhstan and Russia to increase food production.
24 June 2011
Kazakhstan could play a significant role in the world through developing its agribusiness: EBRD President Thomas Mirow
He said that when speaking at the opening of the Investment Forum in Astana within the EBRD annual meeting.
19 May 2011
Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Ministry has no plans to ban grain exports
Kazakhstan can export 5.5. million tons of grain in the 2010-2011 marketing year: Agriculture Ministry.
04 May 2011
Kazakhstan developing a program to stabilize food prices
However, given the openness of the economy, prices cannot be bridled forcibly: Assylzhan Mamytbekov, Agriculture Minister.
04 May 2011
Nazarbayev pledges 180,000 tons of meat exports by 2020
Consequences of food crises are social tensions and political upheavals throughout the world (…) it is of paramount importance to ensure food security at regional and global levels. Inter-state cooperation and concerted actions are needed: President Nazarbayev.
03 May 2011