cross Africa, a new phase of agriculture is taking shape, driven by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. With food security becoming an urgent issue amid …
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is calling on the rubber industry to support efforts to amend its founding Act to prevent the export of raw materials from …
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AgricultureGOVERNMENTPoliticsSecurity
Herdsmen Crisis in Enugu: Eha-Amufu Residents Flee as Attacks Intensify
Residents of Eha-Amufu, a community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been forced to flee their homes as suspected herdsmen overran farm settlements and occupied houses, schools, …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyFood ProductionGOVERNMENTNigeriaPoliciesSecurityWestern Africa
Lagos Unveils Three-Pillar Proposal to Tackle Food Insecurity
The Lagos State Government has introduced a three-pillar proposal to address Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, focusing on boosting food production, improving storage facilities, and reducing wastage. Speaking at the launch …
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AgribusinessAgricultureBusinessBusiness and EconomyEconomyNigeriaWestern Africa
JR Farms and Cross River State Collaborate to Establish 30,000-Hectare Coffee Plantation
A Nigerian agribusiness company, JR Farms, has partnered with the Cross River State Government to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next …
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AgribusinessAgricultureBusinessBusiness and EconomyEconomyFood ProductionINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
Stakeholders Urge Government to Formulate Policies to Attract Agricultural Investments
Agricultural stakeholders have called on the Nigerian government to create and implement policies that attract private sector investments into the agricultural sector. They emphasize that such policies are essential to …
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AgribusinessAgricultureBusinessBusiness and EconomyFood ProductionFood ProductionNigeriaTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability As Nigeria’s cashew season begins, industry stakeholders are calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the sector through sustainable farming …
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AgricultureEconomyNigeria
Nigeria and Brazil Launch $1.1 Billion Green Imperative Project to Enhance Food Security
In a strategic move to bolster food security and agricultural productivity, Nigeria and Brazil have officially commenced the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP). This landmark …
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AgricultureBusiness and EconomyEastern AfricaEconomyManufacturing & Consumer GoodsTrade and Commerce
Sudanese Tea Exporters Fear Iran Market May Slip Away Amid Regional Tensions
Khartoum, Sudan – Just months after making headway into the Iranian market, Sudanese tea exporters are now grappling with fears of losing this promising trade route due to mounting regional …
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AFRICA NEWSAgricultureBusinessEconomyFood ProductionGOVERNMENTManufacturing & Consumer GoodsSecuritySenegalWestern Africa
Senegal’s Rice Revolution: Govt Plans Local Production of 1.4 Million Tonnes in 2025
In a bold move to curb import dependence and achieve food sovereignty, the Senegalese government has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 1.4 million tonnes of rice locally by 2025, …