Crops
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Heavy rains in Ivory Coast boost prospects for main cocoa harvest, but hurt mid-crop
Above-average rains last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions bode well for the start of the next main…
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U.S. farming body and Zambian firm partner aim to boost crop yields
An American non-profit organisation has launched a $40 million joint venture with one of Zambia’s top farm suppliers to boost…
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Ivory Coast rains bring relief to cocoa farmers
Above-average rains last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions could boost the last stage of the April-to-September cocoa…
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Gemcorp plans to tap Black Sea Grains to feed locust-hit Africa
After wrapping up its first year trading Black Sea and Argentinian grain, Gemcorp Group plans to boost sales to Africa…
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Coffee production faces climate risk for Africa’s top grower
Ethiopia, Africa’s largest coffee grower, could face “significant volatility” in the crop’s yields in a decade due to changing weather…
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Nigeria cocoa exports stalled over Covid-19 safety protocols
Health protocols introduced by Nigerian authorities to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease have delayed cocoa exports, leaving at…
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Farmvest seals moringa contract, seeks partnership with local farmers and private sector
Farmvest Agricapital a SA based company with Operations in Zimbabwe and South Africa announced that they have sealed a 5-year…
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Climate-smart cassava gets new use in Zambia
To deal with drier conditions brought by a shifting climate, farmer Pamela Nyirenda last year shifted to growing drought-hardy cassava,…
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