In the UK’s coronavirus lockdown situation, it is imperative that plans are in place to ensure the supply chain remains open, functional and optimised, according to Andre Laperriere, executive director at Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN)
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Spur in agricultural activities as highway opens up northern Togo
The 120-metre Alemondji bridge has been built as part of the renovation of the roads on the CU9 corridor linking Lomé, Cinkansé and Ouagadougou, ensuring improved agricultural market access for inputs and products in the region
Symaga Silos announces COVID-19 protocol
In line with the Coronavirus outbreak, Symaga Silos has activated COVID-19 protocol, following the instructions of the government, to prevent the spread and reduce the health risks of our employees
Nigeria unlocks the potential of 50,000 farmers
AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd, Nigeria’s first private-led commodities exchange, has evolved a plan that will financially unlock 50,000 farmers
UNMISS embarks on resettling returnees in Rumbek North area
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has begun a campaign to resettle returnees who were displaced during last year’s intercommunal clashes living in the Rumbek North area