The world is running out of chocolate and plantations in West Africa cannot keep up with soaring demand from Asia, biggest international confectionery manufacturers have warned
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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
Gorta-Self Help Africa to assist Ethiopian farmers
UK-based charity organisation Gorta-Self Help Africa has announced its investment plans worth US$5.96mn to aid farmers in Ethiopia
Nigeria sets target for 2017 cassava production
The agricultural ministry of Nigeria has announced its target to produce 51mn metric tonnes of cassava in 2017
Soycom to boost sunflower and soyabean farming in Rwanda
Soycom, an edible seed processing company, announced that it has signed an agreement with Rwandan farmers to promote the growth of sunflower, soyabeans and groundnuts in Rwamagana, Rwanda
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