Crops
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The ‘Fall Armyworm’ terrifying farmers the world over
The fall armyworm is hungry, on the move and scaring farmers the world over. The crop-devouring pest has spread from the…
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Your bowl of rice is hurting the climate too
Eco-conscious consumers are giving up meat and driving electric cars to do their part for the environment, but what about…
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Tanzania tobacco farmers income set to rise by 12.3pc
Farmers’ earnings from tobacco are expected to go up by 12.24 percent this year due to a rise in production…
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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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