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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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West African cashews draw Vietnamese buyer to challenge Olam
A Vietnamese conglomerate is entering the cashew market with possible deals in West Africa for more than a 10th of…
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Accelerating innovation in a changing world
Syngenta announced today that it will accelerate its innovation to address the increasing challenges faced by farmers around the world…
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Drought to drag down Kenya’s 2019 economic growth, World Bank says
Dry weather across much of Kenya is likely to curb its economic growth this year, the World Bank said on…
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500 cows die as drought wreaks havoc in Ntoroko, Uganda
Cattle keepers in Ntoroko District have lost more than 500 head of cattle following drought since January. Pastoralists and residents…
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Kenya government releases Sh2 billion for drought but says no cause for alarm
The Kenya government has approved the immediate release of Sh2 billion to facilitate drought mitigation efforts in 13 counties which…
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Women farming contribution vital to growth of rural economies
Women are of vital importance to rural economies. Rearing poultry and small livestock and growing food crops, they are responsible…
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Food bank to be rolled out in Namibia by June
The food bank will be rolled out to all 14 regions of the country by June this year, poverty eradication…
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