East Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around East Africa.
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Global Environment Facility approves funding to support FAO-led projects in Africa and Latin America
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the decision of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)…
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Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears
Fertilizer manufacturer Omnia Holding says African governments are increasing support for smallholder farmers amid fears that input costs, driven higher after…
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Wheat farming drive in Ethiopia gathers pace as shortages bite
Ethiopia’s wheat output will jump 70% this year as the populous Horn of Africa nation ramps up production to shelter…
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Pre-shipment verification of conformity for Tanzania
In February 2012, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) implemented its pre-shipment verification of conformity (PVoC) program for general goods.…
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Tanzania to get US$3 billion in loans, grants from Arab lender
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa agreed to provide Tanzania with loans and grants totaling US$3 billion over the…
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Kenya’s growing taste for specialty coffee seen spurring output
Kenyan butcher David Mwangi likes to start his day with a mocha or a cappuccino at a newly opened coffee…
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Why agriculture lags behind in strategic plan targets
Although agriculture sector improved much in different areas such as erosion control measures and availability inputs, it is still lagging…
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Traders fail tough test for Uganda maize exports to Kenya
No maize trader has met the new tougher requirements for Kenya’s imports from Uganda that are meant to prevent influx…
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