The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has shortlisted 10 local and foreign firms out of the 14 which expressed interest in developing Nansanga Farm Block in Serenje, Central Province.

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has exported about 290,000 tonnes of maize valued at $48.2mn to neighboring countries as at May 31, 2011.

The provisional tally for Ghanas 2010-11 cocoa main crop purchases reached a record 904,000 tonnes, some 55 per cent above last years levels, the head of Ghanas Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has said.The provisional tally for Ghanas 2010-11 cocoa main crop purchases reached a record 904,000 tonnes, some 55 per cent above last years levels, the head of Ghanas Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has said.

Researchers call for greater focus on ‘fertilisers for forest’ mitigation in West Africa to improve food security, protect biodiversity, and reduce emissions from deforestation.