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- Feb- 2019 -19 February
Tanzania loses Sh222 billion yearly to drought
Tanzania is losing a staggering Sh221.7 billion ($96.6million) a year due to drought affecting maize and legume yields, according to…
Read More » - 18 February
The coffee farmers betting on blockchain to boost business
On a bustling street near the shiny new international airport in Ethiopia’s capital is a small coffee roastery with big…
Read More » - 13 February
Uganda government clears China, Hungary investors to set up fish farms
The government has given the green light to two investment groups; one from Hungary and another from China to set…
Read More » - 11 February
Ivorian cocoa farmers hope for more rain to boost mid-crop
More downpours are needed to strengthen Ivory Coast’s April-to-September cocoa mid-crop despite above-average rains in most growing regions last week,…
Read More » - 4 February
Uganda produces enough milk, no need for imports, says Rwabwogo
Uganda has enough milk to supply the local market and fulfill a large chunk of regional demands, Mr Odrek Rwabogo,…
Read More » - Jan- 2019 -30 January
Industry to introduce system rewarding production of quality milk
The Kenyan Government is encouraging players in the milk industry to adopt the Quality Based Milk Payment System. Livestock Principal…
Read More » - 28 January
Mozambique milk deal to boost Chipinge Dairy
Government has granted Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited a special dispensation allowing the company to import raw milk from Manica Province in…
Read More » - 25 January
South African farmers raise alarm on drought threat, seek aid
South African farmers are warning of a brewing crisis as persistent dryness and hot weather threaten crops and livestock just…
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