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Citic to invest US$250 million in Angola’s agriculture
Angola’s agricultural sector currently represents about 10% of its GDP, yet farmers till only 10% of the country’s available farmland.…
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Tanzania’s organic cotton gaining international recognition
Tanzania’s name has continued to shine in the global stage, with organic cotton produced in Simiyu Region gaining international recognition.…
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Precision breeding powers climate resilience in South Africa
At the 2025 South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR) Congress in Pretoria, Dr Geoff Graham, vice president of plant breeding…
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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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