Zimbabwes Forestry Commission has initiated legislation to compel tobacco farmers to plant fast growing tree varieties for tobacco curing
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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
Ghana to promote bamboo biofuels
The Ghanaian government has said that it will offer support to bamboo growers as it aims to decrease the country’s carbon footprint