West Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around West Africa.
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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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Senegal to strengthen its plant protection system with new drones
Senegal’s Plant Protection Directorate (DPV) received six “new-generation” drones for surveillance and phytosanitary operations. This is the first time the…
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Ghana to invest US$500 million to boost its palm oil industry
Ghana plans to invest US$500 million to boost its palm oil industry and reduce dependence on imports. The government disclosed…
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Nigeria launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has launched the Sugarcane Outgrowers Development Programme (SODP). The initiative aims to boost local…
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How MSC is powering Africa’s cocoa value chain
Cocoa remains one of Africa’s most traded and valuable agricultural commodities, sustaining millions of farmers and keeping global supply chains…
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