An unexpected discovery could make Tanzanias microbial biopesticide, SpexNPV, up to 14 times more effective against the African armyworm
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African agriculture offers investment opportunities though risks remain
Africas agricultural sector offers investment opportunities to international investors despite hurdles such as land-grabbingÂ
Chinese hybrid rice to make Tanzania self-sufficient
Tanzania plans to increase rice production by more than four times the local yield with the help of Chinese hybrid rice seeds
New invention brings out the potential of Ghanaian almond
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
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