PARIS, France – Public support for agriculture has declined since 2021 but remains near historic highs and is still not sufficiently directed at critical innovation, productivity and sustainability goals, according to a new report from the OECD. OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024, the global reference on government support to agriculture across 54 countries, shows that total support to agriculture averaged USD 842 billion per year during the 2021-23 period. Support remains concentrated in a few large economies, with China, the United States, India and the European Union representing 37 percent, 15 percent, 14 percent and 13 percent of…
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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August, following widespread condemnation of their trial. The protesters, who participated in the “Ten Days of Rage” demonstrations against high living costs, had faced severe charges, including treason—a crime punishable by death in Nigeria. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, criticized the government for stifling dissent and violating the children’s rights. Tinubu has also mandated an investigation into the security operatives involved in the arrests and instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to rehabilitate the minors. While authorities claimed the protesters attempted…
Pep Guardiola saw his tManchester City team suffer three consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since 2018.The Premier League Champions lost their fourth Champions league game against Sporting Lisbon. The result came in the hands of Reuben Amorim, who will take charge of Manchester United from November 11, 2024, after the last international break of the year.Guardiola was speaking after the game when he was asked about his team’s performanceHe said,I cannot say much when you lose 4-1. The result is there. Congratulations Sporting de Lisboa for the game.We made a fantastic first-half. Now we are struggling…
New York Yankees senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman understands pockets of fans want the club to move on from manager Aaron Boone following the World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. While speaking with reporters Tuesday at the annual general manager meetings, Cashman delivered a message to those paying customers.”Fans are passionate,” Cashman said, as shared by Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. “They’re going to have their say. But I know managing is not easy. And I know there’s a lot of experts that have to talk about or dissect a specific game, but the manager has…
When Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20 next year, one of the first things economists expect him to do is enact at least some of the tariffs he promised while on the campaign trail. As a candidate, Trump said he would impose 10 percent to 20 percent tariffs across the board on imports, and 60 percent on imports from China. Economists expect him to start with tariffs targeting a few countries, including China and other trading partners such as Canada, Mexico and the European Union. “He will at least threaten…
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Findings show importance of activities that raise heart rate for blood pressure control University of Sydney New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure. The study, published in Circulation, was carried out by experts from the ProPASS (Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep) Consortium, an international academic collaboration led by the University of Sydney and University College London (UCL). Just five minutes of activity a day was estimated to potentially reduce blood pressure, while replacing sedentary behaviours with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day,…
Kenya’s trade with other African countries grew by 26% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a recent report by the Central Bank of Kenya. This surge, largely fueled by strengthened bilateral agreements and increased shipments, saw Kenya’s exports jump from $1.53 billion to approximately $1.93 billion. Key export markets included South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with high demand for products like tea, coffee, oil, livestock, and manufactured goods. Kenya’s top export destinations within East Africa were Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with goods valued…
Nigerian rapper Vector has sparked a heated debate on social media by expressing his concerns over Nigerians and other Africans showing solidarity with foreign election processes, particularly the US election. Vector’s tweet pondered why people would show concern for countries that don’t reciprocate the same interest in their well-being.Reactions poured in, with some fans attributing this phenomenon to citizens losing faith in their leaders, while others cited misplaced priorities. However, some fans speculated that the comment from Vector was aimed at fellow artist Davido, who had recently cast his vote in the US election.Meanwhile, Vector’s statement reflects the complexities of…
Earlier this season, the Panthers benched Young in favor of Andy Dalton after an 0-2 start. Dalton went 1-4 as a starter before suffering a right thumb injury in a minor car accident. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Dalton was available in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints and wasn’t limited in Wednesday’s practice. “This is about progress from one week to the next,” Canales said. “I talk about finishing all of the time. That’s finishing plays, drives, quarters, halves and games. He did a fantastic job of finishing that game [against the Saints].” In the 23-22 victory over New…