Zimbabwe has been awarded more than US$3mn from the European Union to be used to fund training of agricultural extension workers across the country
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Zimbabwe rakes in US$94mn from tobacco exports
Zimbabwe has generated US$94mn from tobacco exports to different countries since the start of 2013, nearly doubling the total sales of tobacco made during the same period a year earlier
Yara reveals strong Q1 results and cash flow
Yara International ASA, a specialist in agricultural products and environmental protection agents, has reported strong Q1 2013 results and cash flow, with stable margins
Cambishi farmers to receive compensation
Farmers in the Cambishi region of Zambia are set to receive compensation packages following crop damage caused by sulphur-dioxide emissions from Chinese-owned Chambishi Copper Smelter (CCS)
Genetic resources play key role in Africa’s food security
Countries in Africa are having to preserve and share genetic resources, which are affecting agricultural productivity to ensure food security across the continent, the UN Agricultural Agency has said