A new framework that aims to improve the quality of local coffee in Rwanda has been implemented in the country
Agriculture
Zimbabwe farmers sell 151 million kilogrammes of tobacco since February
Farmers in Zimbabwe have sold a 151mn kilogrammes of flue cured tobacco with an estimated worth of US$557mn since the beginning of the selling season in February 2013
Ghana receives agriculture support from the US
The USA has issued US$1.4mn to the Ghanaian government to enhance research capabilities in Ghanas agriculture industry
AGRA president selected to join global agriculture and nutrition panel
Jane Karuku, president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has been selected for a new high-level panel, which aims to make governments and the global community better informed on agriculture and nutrition
ZNFU warns maize production to decline in Zambia
The Zambian government has predicted that a reduction in maize production is eminent following the announcement of the 2012-13 crop forecast results