Aeroponics system can ‘produce pest-free seed yams’
The aeroponics technology can aid in successful production of seed yams that are pest-resistence, a study at Nigeria’s International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has revealed
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Rwanda expects to earn US$157 million from coffee exports
The Rwandan government has aimed to generate US$157mn profit by 2017 from coffee exports by advising farmers, processors and exporters to work together
Kenya launches US$275.7 million coffee productivity project
A four-year coffee productivity project funded by the European Union (EU) through the Kenya Rural Development Programme (KRDP) to promote capacity building in coffee growing counties across Kenya has been launched
Mozambique set for huge rise in macadamia exports
Macadamia nuts producer Valley of Macs is seeking to increase its production in the next three to four years in Mozambique
Increased investment in Kenya's coconut industry
Increased investment, value addition and the opening up of export markets has boosted coconut farming along Kenya’s coastal region with huge returns for local farmers, writes Mwangi Mumero
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