The Netherlands has contributed US$28mn to support FAO’s work to boost the resilience of food systems in Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan – part of a new initiative to scale up resilience-based development work in countries affected by protracted crises
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AGCO’s transformation solution to Benin’s agricultural sector
AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West African nation of Benin
EU provides US$16mn support to improve Ethiopia’s coffee sector
The European Union (EU) has provided US$16.5mn to support the competitiveness of Ethiopia’s coffee sector
NASC to revitalise the seed sub-sector in Nigeria
The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) presented to stakeholders a five-year strategic plan document that it intends to use to revitalise the seed sub-sector in Nigeria
Ghana Cocoa Board secures US$1.3bn syndicated loan
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has concluded a US$1.3bn syndicated loan agreement at a signing ceremony in Paris