The Central Agric Research Institute (CARI) in Liberia has restored a biotechnology centre as part of its plans to make the West African country self-sufficient in food production
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Nigeria sets aside US$500mn for agricultural processing plants
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria, said that his government would distribute US$500mn for the construction of equipment for agricultural products being manufactured in the state
South Sudan state hosts agricultural trade show
Eastern Equatoria in South Sudan recently welcomed visitors to its agricultural trade show where farmers from across the state were able to showcase their new products
AgriBank supports drought-stricken farmers in Namibia
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) has set aside US$9.1mn as drought relief assistance for farmers in Namibia
Uganda urged to invest more in agriculture
The World Bank has advised Uganda and other African countries to invest more in agriculture and manufacturing to combat poverty across the continent