Crops
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Tanzania drops Kenyan firm in U.S.$180 million cashew nut deal
A Kenyan company that signed a deal to buy $180.2 million cashew nuts in Tanzania will not be allowed to…
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Zambia’s corn harvest falls to decade low after drought
Zambia’s corn harvest fell to an estimated 2 million metric tons this year, the lowest in a decade, after a…
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Rwanda government turns to new high yielding coffee varieties
Researchers at Rwanda Agricultural Board have announced that they are planning on providing seeds to farmers to conduct on-farm trials…
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NMB Bank promises support to grape growers
NMB bank will support grape growers in Dodoma region in line with the government’s efforts to uplift farmers economically. The…
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Emerging Markets – African countries exporting marijuana
African governments are considering ways of tapping into the lucrative marijuana market. According to a UN survey, more than 10…
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Tanzania targets China’s $105 million avocado market
Avocados are poised to become green gold, thanks to horticulture industry champions in collaboration with the government for unlocking the…
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Easter eggs with a difference
As Easter approaches, all over the world orders ramp up for chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. But, have you ever…
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Kenyan tea growers send workers home after drought cuts harvest in half
Kenyan tea growers sent approximately half of their workers on leave or deployed them to non-core duties due to a…
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