The Burundi government in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has developed a regional rice research and development hub in Burundi
Agriculture
FAO urges for boost in family farming across Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that more needs to be done to boost family farming across Africa
AGCO Africa Summit discusses small farm productivity
US agricultural equipment manufacturer, AGCO, revealed it will invest US$100mn in Africa over a three-year period by the end of 2012 at AGCO Africa Summit 2014
Gates Foundation issues US$26mn grant to East African farmers
The Bill and Belinda Gates Foundation has issued a US$26mn grant to boost technology among dairy farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Nigerian government to distribute US$24mn loan to farmers
The state government in Kebbi, Nigeria has announced it will issue a US$24mn loan to farmers in the region as part of plans to improve agricultural production
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