Corn export could lead to shortage in South Africa
A government-backed plan to export a record corn surplus may leave South African silos drained of the country’s staple food by the end of April
Agriculture
Pineapple processing factory commissioned in Kenya
The Kenya government has commissioned the construction of a US$600,000 modern pineapple processing factory in Bureti District, South Rift Valley
Cargill investing heavily in Côte d'Ivoire cocoa sector
US agribusiness giant Cargill Inc has announced that it will invest US$3.25mn in developing and expanding farmer training to support the cocoa sector in Côte dIvoire, the worlds top producer.
Gambia receives US$12mn agricultural grant
The grant was given to the Gambia government by the International Development Association for the financing of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP)
Zambia seeks sugar investor
The Zambian government is looking for a suitable investor to set up a sugar estate and processing plant in the Luena Farm Bloc
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