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
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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)
Jain investment to help sub-Saharan smallholder farmers
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd (JISL) has committed an investment of US$375 million to build sustainable agriculture and improve the income of farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
AfDB promises funds for agribusiness in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is to invest US$100 million in its first agribusiness-focused Fund of Funds programme
Mozambique’s cashew production dips to 10-year low
Mozanbiques cashew production has dipped to a 10-year low this agricultural season after registering a peak in production last year
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