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- May- 2019 -8 May
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…
Read More » - Apr- 2019 -30 April
Ugandan government woos investors to invest in livestock sector value chain
Ugandan government has urged the private sector and corporate companies to invest in the country’s livestock sector and exploit the…
Read More » - 30 April
French firm seeks to introduce solar-powered milk coolers to help cut farmers’ losses
Serap, a France-based firm specialising in designing and manufacturing milk cooling tanks, has expressed interest in establishing presence in Rwanda…
Read More » - 30 April
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…
Read More » - 26 April
World Bank pumps in K61 billion to commercialize agricultural sector
Malawi government has secured a K61 billion loan to finance an Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM) which will transform Malawi’s agriculture…
Read More » - 23 April
Malawi government sets minimum prices for Tobacco
Malawi government has finally set minimum prices for tobacco ahead of the opening of the marketing season on April 25.…
Read More » - 18 April
Ivanka Trump announces U.S.$2 million for women in Ivory Coast’s cocoa industry
U.S. President Donald’s Trump’s daughter and senior White House adviser, Ivanka Trump, has announced a $2 million commitment to help…
Read More » - 17 April
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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