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Ukrainian lawmakers mull farm privatisation
- Foreign Brief
- 07 June 2017
Ukraine’s parliament will begin discussing controversial IMF-mandated agricultural land reforms today, while the country's farmers march in protest outside.
Small farmers in Madagascar say Chinese investors forced them to sell their land for dirt cheap
- Global Voices
- 05 June 2017
Chinese foreigners are forcing farmers in southwest Madagascar to sell their land for a mere 7 ariary (less than US $0.01) per square meter.
21 days ultimatum for Socfin Managers
- Awoko
- 02 June 2017
Malen Youth Development Union issues second complaint letter to SOCFIN about the grave abuses of workers at its oil palm plantations in Sierra Leone and issues of unfulfilled development promises for locals.
Dominion Farms workers strike over ‘unpaid’ dues
- The Star
- 02 June 2017
More than 350 workers of Dominion Farms Ltd in Yala Swamp, Siaya county, are on strike to protest against what they say are Sh30 million salary arrears.
Preliminary investigation launched into JICA's support for ProSavana programme in Mozambique
- JICA
- 01 June 2017
Formal investigation into JICA comes after request from Mozambican peasants stating that JICA failed to comply with its guidelines by not ensuring respect for human rights, stakeholder participation or information transparency and accountability
Strapped for cash, Luanda looks to sell off its land
- Africa Intelligence
- 31 May 2017
The Consortium Rede Camponesa (CRP) which consists of dozens of Angolan operators in the farm sector, has launched an international campaign to put 38 million hectares of arable land on the market.
PHI Group acquires majority interest in Romania-based Maxagro SRL to launch organic farming program in Europe
- GlobeNewswire
- 31 May 2017
US company focused on mergers and acquisitions and investments in natural resources announces definitive agreement to acquire 51% of Maxagro SRL, a Romanian farming company in Timis County, Romania
Narco cash laundered into large-scale agriculture in Central America
- IDM
- 30 May 2017
A new study comparing forest loss and cocaine busts supports the theory that drug money is being laundered into large-scale agriculture in Central America.
A critical look at the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (NAFSN) in Senegal
- CCIC
- 30 May 2017
Report finds no evidence that NAFSN’s approach of partnering with the private sector is effective in reducing poverty, improving food security and nutrition, or addressing the challenges faced by women
Canadian pension giant backs Corrigan’s Webster
- Australian
- 30 May 2017
Legendary waterfront warrior Chris Corrigan could soon have one of the world’s top investors — Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board — as the main shareholder in his Australian listed agricultural company, Webster Limited.
Land rights now! A loud calling from the homeless and destitute
- Maravi Post
- 29 May 2017
A recent visit to the district of Salima uncovered how a senior chief displaced poor families when she made shabby land deals with the Dutch company Malawi Mangoes Limited, which is backed by the World Bank and the FMO of the Netherlands.
Zambia land grab: Chiefs' land sale sparks national outrage
- Al Jazeera
- 29 May 2017
Al Jazeera investigates how land is being sold and people displaced to make way for agribusiness in Zambia, putting many Zambians at risk of becoming squatters on their own land.