A machine to crush and extract oil from nuts of tropical almond has been designed in Ghana, which might transform the crop into a leading non-traditional export commodity
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IFC to fund Kenyan horticulture expansion into Ghana
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest US$7 million to support Vegpro Groups horticultural expansion plans into Ghana
Africa invites Indian investment in agriculture
Zambia, Ethiopia and Mozambique have invited Indian businessmen to invest in the agricultural industry
South Africa cuts maize production estimate for 2012
South Africa has reduced its annual estimate for maize production by 0.6 per cent as dry weather affected the output
FAO urges Zambia to use drought-resistant GM crops
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called upon Zambia and other southern Africa countries to accept the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)