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Ivory Coast cocoa farmers warn of crop risks as rains fall short, cold spell hits
Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has…
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African Development Bank approves over US$30 million to protect farmers from climate shocks and food insecurity
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved US$30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate…
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Ghana’s cocoa regulator warns of production drop amid heavy rains
Ghana’s cocoa regulator said that increased disease incidence caused by prolonged rainfall and not enough sunlight could lead to moderate…
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Ivory Coast farmers hope for more rain, sunshine to boost cocoa crop growth
Soil moisture is helping the April-to-September mid-crop to develop across most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa growing regions, farmers said,…
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Smart farming analysis reveals hidden trade-offs in Morocco’s olive boom
A team of researchers has developed an innovative decision-support framework designed to help land managers and policymakers navigate the complex…
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Data-driven farming initiative in Kenya records triple win
A new data-driven initiative in Ahero, Kisumu County of Kenya has revealed crucial insights into how smallholder farmers can adapt…
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Morocco leads new Africa-Latin America initiative on climate, food security
Morocco hosted the groundbreaking South-South Parliamentary Cooperation Forum, on 28th – 29th April, setting the tone for a new strong…
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Africa’s pastoralists hold the key to sustainable livestock and environmental balance
Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to…
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