Zimbabwe’s cotton output for the 2012 marketing season is expected to rise from 249,000 tonnes to between 265,000 tonnes and 280,000 tonnes, according to state-owned newspaper The Herald
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Dubai show to highlight floristry sector growth
One of the largest horticultural trade shows in the Middle East has moved to a new venue, as it looks to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors from across Africa, Europe and the Gulf region
US$33 million AfDB grant approved for Côte d’Ivoire
The African Development Bank Board of Directors (AfDB) has approved a US$33 million grant to Côte d’Ivoire to finance an agricultural infrastructure support project
Zimbabwe tobacco farmers face deforestation law
Zimbabwes Forestry Commission has initiated legislation to compel tobacco farmers to plant fast growing tree varieties for tobacco curing
Rwanda receives World Bank support
The World Bank has approved an US$80mn International Development Association Credit for Rwanda to boost its food production
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