REGIONAL NEWS
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Collaboration Is Key to Agricultural Transformation
Agriculture is sub-Saharan Africa’s main industry. It employs 65% of its labour force, accounts for one third of gross domestic…
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Cassava Weed Management Project Records Progress And Makes Stakeholders Proud
Heads of implementing partner institutions comprising the National Root Crops Research Institute(NRCRI), Umudike; Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta(FUNAAB), and the…
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Long rains to boost Kenya’s food security
The long rains which are pounding several parts of Kenya are likely to drive improvements in food security in the…
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Africa commits $10bn for agriculture
On the eve of the World Economic Forum on Africa taking place in Cape Town from June 3 to June…
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Zambia turns to e-vouchers to curb corruption in agriculture
As part of its Farmer Input Support programme the Zambian government plans to introduce an electronic voucher (e-voucher) system in…
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UCSC grad raises funds for irrigation project in Africa
In a tandem effort with the founder and director of the AG group, a renowned Beninese rice farmer Pascal Gbenou,…
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Darko farms to supply 87% of poultry products to KFC
Fast food giant, KFC has signed a partnership with indigenous poultry farm, Darko Farms to supply the company with local…
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Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister Is New Head of African Development Bank
Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina was elected president of the African Development Bank, beating other candidates from the continent’s west.…
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Benin’s agricultural production grows by 39 percent in 2014
Benin’s agricultural production increased from 8.2 million tons to 11 million tons during the 2014- 2015 season, a 39 percent…
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Groundnut farmers in U/W ignorant of food laws
Many groundnut farmers in the Upper West Region are ignorant about food laws, and are also having little knowledge about…
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