West Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around West Africa.
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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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Empowering Ghana’s youth for a sustainable future in livestock and fisheries
Over 50 young agripreneurs, farmers, and stakeholders gathered in Ho for a two-day Multi-Stakeholder Youth Dialogue on Sustainable Livestock and…
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Ghana expects cocoa output to exceed 650,000 tons in the 2025/26 season
Ghana expects cocoa production to exceed 650,000 tons during the 2025/26 season, Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku said at the Norman…
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Ghana in talks with Brazil’s Nutroeste to boost livestock sector
Ghana, through its embassy in Brazil, has begun talks with Brazilian animal feed manufacturer Nutroeste Nutrição Animal to strengthen its…
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EU grants US$220 million to support Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy sectors
The European Union has approved a €190 million (US$219.5 million) credit line to boost agricultural lending in Nigeria, focusing on…
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