South Africa-based J.C. Bosman Boerdery has announced it has acquired solar power systems for companies Lelienfontein Vine Growers and Bosman Family Vineyards
Infrastructure
Tanzanian farmers to gain access to agriculture information
Tanzanias Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, in joint partnership with Zantel Tanzania and Sibesonke Limited, has set-up mobile phone facilities that will be expected to reach 33mn farmers in the country
Zambia’s agriculture sector boosted by bank's support
Zanaco Bank has provided US$117,000 to Zambias agriculture sector as part of the bank’s continued commitment to supporting the industry
Nigerian small-scale farmers to receive US$2.8 billion agricultural loan
The Nigerian federal government has reiterated its commitment to supporting small-scale farmers across the country by issuing a US$2.8bn loan facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Nigerian agricultural scheme to train 80,000 farmers
Nigerias Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said that 80,000 Nigerian farmers will be trained as part of its 2013 Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme