Crops
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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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Ghana’s government to acquire land for cocoa plantations to boost production
Ghana’s government plans to acquire 200,000 hectares of land for cocoa plantations by the end of the year as part…
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Hero mushroom transforms rural communities in Uganda to save cranes
The humble oyster mushroom has become an unexpected hero in the story of rural economic empowerment, one that is intimately…
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The role and future of sustainability for grain farmers in South Africa
Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources.…
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Maximising orchard productivity through effective pruning
In South Africa’s thriving macadamia and avocado industries, how orchards are shaped today has a significant bearing on how they…
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Kissabel® progresses towards commercial volumes in southern hemisphere
After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new…
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Namibia imports potatoes worth N$47.3 million from South Africa
According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) report on Q4 agriculture and fishing indicators, the import bill for horticulture products…
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