Crops
The hub for agriculture and farming crops news in Africa.
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Husqvarna Tiller unlocks small-scale farm’s potential
Sihle Ntozini only started farming three years ago but with his passion, determination and dedication, he has transformed a fallow…
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Tanzania’s maize farmers earn big as prices soar
Maize farmers are laughing all the way to bank as prices are rising despite increased supply from the onset of…
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Zimbabwe’s maize imports in 2023/24 to rise
Zimbabwe’s maize imports in 2023/24 will likely reach the highest levels in seven years. Unlike in 2016, the country might…
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Farmers in Ghana urged to adopt modern methods in cassava production
Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of Ayensu Starch Company Limited, Evans Ayim, has urged farmers to adopt new methods in the…
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Farmers embrace smart insurance to guard against climate shocks
In Kenya, 80% of farmers are smallholders. However, despite the critical role they play in providing food for the nation,…
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Ghana Export-Import Bank boosts coconut production
Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has embarked on a GH¢ 30 million “Coconut for Life” project targeted at increasing the country’s…
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Ghana cocoa crop set for 12-year low after drought
Ghana is heading for its smallest cocoa crop in 12 years after drought withered pods and illegal gold miners damaged…
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Cocoa buyers back Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire cocoa premium schemes
Major cocoa buyers have agreed to pay a premium and back a price floor on cocoa sold by Ghana and…
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