A new framework that aims to improve the quality of local coffee in Rwanda has been implemented in the country
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Zimbabwe farmers sell 151 million kilogrammes of tobacco since February
Farmers in Zimbabwe have sold a 151mn kilogrammes of flue cured tobacco with an estimated worth of US$557mn since the beginning of the selling season in February 2013
Ghana receives agriculture support from the US
The USA has issued US$1.4mn to the Ghanaian government to enhance research capabilities in Ghanas agriculture industry
Kenya's blossoming flower sector targets new markets
At least 125 local and international companies showcased their products and services at the second International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) recently held at the Oshwal Centre on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya
AGRA president selected to join global agriculture and nutrition panel
Jane Karuku, president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has been selected for a new high-level panel, which aims to make governments and the global community better informed on agriculture and nutrition