Rwanda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel to help improve horticulture in the country through the establishment of an agriculture excellence centre
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Ethiopia aims to up revenue from horticulture exports
Ethiopia is planning to boost its export revenue of horticulture products to US$371mn in the fiscal year 2014-15, compared to US$245mn in 2013
East African countries reach duty-free trade deal with EU
Five East African countries have reached a trade agreement with the European Union (EU) to renew a duty-free export regime, which allows the East African States to sell fruits, vegetables and flowers to the 28-nation bloc, said representatives from both sides
Liberian senate gives go-ahead to US$11mn cocoa agreement
The Liberian senate has backed a US$11mn agreement entered between the Liberian government and the Liberia Cocoa Corporation (LCC)
Kenya aims to beat EU deadline over fresh produce
Kenya is working towards beating the 30 September European Union deadline to ensure horticultural produce meets the stringent European Union (EU) safety standards