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
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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
Kenyan fears over potato imports
The Kenyan Government’s decision to allow the import of potato tubers due to growing demands for French fries has been met with dismay by the country’s agricultural industry
Cowpea study highlights method to control weevil damage
Scientists have published a report on a method of storing cowpeas that could benefit millions of West and Central African farmers
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