The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) has developed two cotton seed varieties to boost production of the crop and the revival of the textile sub-sector in the country
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The plight of smallholder sugar cane farmers in Swaziland
As a consequence of a 37 per cent decline in the value of the Euro against the Rand since 2002, the smallholder sugar farming sector in Swaziland is facing a severe financial crisis
Cassava virus on verge of epidemic in East Africa
Experts urge funding, swift action to protect staple food crop
Should Ghana import rice?
Rice has become one of the main diets in most Ghanaian homes due to its easy preparation and unique taste, but only 20 per cent of locally–grown rice is consumed in urban areas