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Current and comprehensive farming, agribusiness, market and development news in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Investing
DRC to boost soybean and maize production with US$7.7 million in funding
The Ministry of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced US$7.7 million in funding for an agricultural…
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Op-Ed
A continental shift in competition law enforcement in essential food and agricultural markets
Across Africa, 2025 was a year of heightened activity in competition law enforcement in the Agri sector, particularly in sectors…
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News
AfDB grants nearly US$160 million to strengthen connectivity to the Ngandajika agro-industrial park
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a US$159.50 million loan to the Democratic Republic…
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News
DR Congo launches US$32 million COPIL to oversee projects in Songololo
The Ministry of Agriculture launched a Steering Committee (COPIL) to oversee two agricultural projects in Songololo, Kongo Central province, with…
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Op-Ed
Why agri-food systems policy in the EAC must embrace its youth to empower the next generation
The agri-food systems value chain remains the backbone of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ economies providing livelihoods and…
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News
ERG Africa’s Frontier entity presents agricultural equipment to six communities to promote food security and alternative livelihoods
In a significant step towards enhancing food security and promoting long-term socio-economic development, Eurasian Resources Group in Africa (ERG Africa),…
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Climate
The cost of fighting desert locusts in East Africa has doubled
The money needed to combat a desert locust outbreak in eastern Africa has doubled to $138 million, the Food and…
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Business
Desert-locust outbreak reaches Democratic Republic of Congo
A desert-locust outbreak that has been ravaging pastures and crops on both sides of the Red Sea has reached the…
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