West Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around West Africa.
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MEST Africa unveils AgriTech Report mapping the trends, innovators, and investment opportunities shaping the future of West African agriculture
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech…
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Sunyani mango farmers establish a new agricultural resource centre in Ghana
The Sunyani Greenfield Mango Farmers Association has established a new agricultural resource centre in Ghana’s Bono Region after previously operating…
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Ivory Coast expects US$623 million in cashew kernel export sales in 2025
Since 2015, Ivory Coast has ranked as the world’s largest cashew nut producer. The country, whose harvest exceeded 1.5 million…
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Planting Naturals establish Sierra Leone’s first organic & RSPO-certified palm plantation with KOLTIVA
Africa is losing forests at an alarming rate. Between 2010 and 2020, the continent recorded the world’s highest rate of…
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FAO launches a US$2.7 million agricultural project to support farmers in Niger
Agriculture contributes about 33% of Niger’s gross domestic product and employs roughly 71% of the working population. As in most…
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AfDB to invest €102 million to boost poultry meat production
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group meeting in Abidjan approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin…
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Togo to adopt 42 priority standards for key agri-food sector
Togo is preparing to adopt 42 priority standards for its agri-food sector. A five-day workshop began on Tuesday in Lomé…
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West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but…
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