Leading organisations in agricultural policy, trade and technology transfer met in Nairobi from 13 -14 December 2018 to identify the implementation of harmonised seed regulations within the eastern and southern Africa region and develop an action plan towards eliminating challenges
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World Bank approves US$50mn project for Southern Africa’s agriculture activities
The World Bank has approved US$50mn project to increase the availability of agricultural technologies in Angola and Lesotho
Tunisia trains drone pilots to boost agricultural productivity
Eight pilots have successfully passed their drone flight training in Tunisia following a two-week intensive training period organised by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Busan Techno Park
Chinese ambassador pledges to attract more Rwandan coffee and tea investors
A delegation of 25 staff members from the Chinese Embassy in Kigali led by ambassador Henry Rao Hongwei visited Rwanda Farmers Coffee Company (RFCC), a coffee roasting plant based at National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) headquarters in Kigali
FAO calls for stronger commitment and funding to achieve zero Hunger
FAO and parliamentarians from eastern Africa, together with Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and East African Community (EAC), have called for robust legislative frameworks and increased funding to intensify the fight against hunger and malnutrition
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