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Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premium

Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premiumAnge Aboa

Global food prices rebounds in July

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

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#AgriIndaba: A gateway to investment opportunities in African agriculture

#AgriIndaba: A gateway to investment opportunities in African agriculture

20 Nov 2017

Elijah Langat, passion fruit farmer (Image Supplied)

Reviving passion fruit production in Kenya

14 Nov 2017

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New water resistant paper egg trays excite farmers

13 Nov 2017

Meat without animals to hit shelves in 2021

Meat without animals to hit shelves in 2021

10 Nov 2017

Global food import bill set to rise, boost in tropical fruit exports likely

Global food import bill set to rise, boost in tropical fruit exports likely

10 Nov 2017

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New guide to help ensure health and safety of workers in banana sector

9 Nov 2017

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Greening the tobacco supply chain in Africa bears fruit

7 Nov 2017

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Nestlé to complete transition to cage-free egg supply chain in Africa by 2025

6 Nov 2017

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17 counties set to revive pyrethrum farming

Waikwa Maina and Francis Mureithi 3 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius

#EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius

Cari Coetzee 2 Nov 2017

Tool helps developing nations map out export targets

Tool helps developing nations map out export targets

Tom Nevin 1 Nov 2017

Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Oct 2017

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New campaign launched to contain a major threat to banana production

19 Oct 2017

Separating myths from facts: Understanding food labels and innovation in food production

Separating myths from facts: Understanding food labels and innovation in food production

19 Oct 2017

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Bird flu outbreak sees egg shortage, hefty price increases on the cards for SA

18 Oct 2017

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Zimbabwe bans fruit, vegetable imports to save scarce forex

18 Oct 2017

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The traditional vegetable and sweet potato research that's revolutionising the way we build food and nutrition security in Africa

Millie Phiri, Sonia Naidoo, Nadia Ibraimo 17 Oct 2017

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#WorldFoodDay: Transforming the agricultural sector by unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers

Dr Klaus Eckstein 16 Oct 2017

Ghana aims to regain top spot in cocoa production

Ghana aims to regain top spot in cocoa production

Kwaku Botwe 12 Oct 2017

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Horticulture soon to beat tourism in 'cash ranking'

Hazla Omar 11 Oct 2017

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

10 Oct 2017

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Governors want bloom back into pyrethrum crop

Francis Mureithi 9 Oct 2017

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Bringing innovation into mushroom farming

Leroy Dzenga 6 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

I.Coast freezes cocoa farmer prices due to falling rates

I.Coast freezes cocoa farmer prices due to falling rates

3 Oct 2017

Innovative business in Seychelles to turn seaweed into fertiliser

Innovative business in Seychelles to turn seaweed into fertiliser

20 Sep 2017

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How safe is the food on your plate?

19 Sep 2017

Eric Isselee via

Measuring Africa's agricultural takeoff is set to make billionaires from ‘poor men's fields'

Boaz Blackie Keizire 18 Sep 2017

Chocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

Chocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

15 Sep 2017

Major investments, partnerships a boost for African agriculture and economy

Major investments, partnerships a boost for African agriculture and economy

15 Sep 2017

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Elijah Langat, passion fruit farmer (Image Supplied)

AgricultureReviving passion fruit production in Kenya

14 Nov 2017

Tookapic via

AgricultureNew water resistant paper egg trays excite farmers

13 Nov 2017

Meat without animals to hit shelves in 2021

AgricultureMeat without animals to hit shelves in 2021

10 Nov 2017

Global food import bill set to rise, boost in tropical fruit exports likely

AgricultureGlobal food import bill set to rise, boost in tropical fruit exports likely

10 Nov 2017

AMISOM Public Information via

AgricultureNew guide to help ensure health and safety of workers in banana sector

9 Nov 2017

Big.H via

AgricultureGreening the tobacco supply chain in Africa bears fruit

7 Nov 2017

Photo: HSI (Image Supplied)

AgricultureNestlé to complete transition to cage-free egg supply chain in Africa by 2025

6 Nov 2017

Kor!An

Agriculture17 counties set to revive pyrethrum farming

Waikwa Maina and Francis Mureithi 3 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius

Agriculture#EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius

Cari Coetzee 2 Nov 2017

Tool helps developing nations map out export targets

RetailTool helps developing nations map out export targets

Tom Nevin 1 Nov 2017

Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

RetailInside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Oct 2017

Free-Photos via

AgricultureNew campaign launched to contain a major threat to banana production

19 Oct 2017

Separating myths from facts: Understanding food labels and innovation in food production

AgricultureSeparating myths from facts: Understanding food labels and innovation in food production

19 Oct 2017

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AgricultureBird flu outbreak sees egg shortage, hefty price increases on the cards for SA

18 Oct 2017

prasanna_devadas via

AgricultureZimbabwe bans fruit, vegetable imports to save scarce forex

18 Oct 2017

auntmasako via

AgricultureThe traditional vegetable and sweet potato research that's revolutionising the way we build food and nutrition security in Africa

Millie Phiri, Sonia Naidoo, Nadia Ibraimo 17 Oct 2017

Image Supplied

Agriculture#WorldFoodDay: Transforming the agricultural sector by unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers

Dr Klaus Eckstein 16 Oct 2017

Ghana aims to regain top spot in cocoa production

AgricultureGhana aims to regain top spot in cocoa production

Kwaku Botwe 12 Oct 2017

LaraHughes via

AgricultureHorticulture soon to beat tourism in 'cash ranking'

Hazla Omar 11 Oct 2017

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

AgricultureDangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

10 Oct 2017

CHENQH via

AgricultureGovernors want bloom back into pyrethrum crop

Francis Mureithi 9 Oct 2017

thanhlocpham via

AgricultureBringing innovation into mushroom farming

Leroy Dzenga 6 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

I.Coast freezes cocoa farmer prices due to falling rates

AgricultureI.Coast freezes cocoa farmer prices due to falling rates

3 Oct 2017

Innovative business in Seychelles to turn seaweed into fertiliser

AgricultureInnovative business in Seychelles to turn seaweed into fertiliser

20 Sep 2017

3dman_eu via

AgricultureHow safe is the food on your plate?

19 Sep 2017

Eric Isselee via

AgricultureMeasuring Africa's agricultural takeoff is set to make billionaires from ‘poor men's fields'

Boaz Blackie Keizire 18 Sep 2017

Chocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

AgricultureChocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

15 Sep 2017

Major investments, partnerships a boost for African agriculture and economy

AgricultureMajor investments, partnerships a boost for African agriculture and economy

15 Sep 2017

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AgricultureCocoa in a world of environmental changes - time for “uncommon collaboration”

Svein Tore Holsether 14 Sep 2017

Sustainable business models key to sustainable modernisation of agriculture in Africa

AgricultureSustainable business models key to sustainable modernisation of agriculture in Africa

13 Sep 2017

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AgricultureHot weather sweetens harvest for mango farmers

Caroline Wambui 11 Sep 2017

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AgricultureAfrican agribusiness and smallholders must seize opportunities in potential $1 trillion food market

7 Sep 2017

#InnovationMonth: Revolutionising agriculture through urban farming

Agriculture#InnovationMonth: Revolutionising agriculture through urban farming

Howard Blight 7 Sep 2017

Water flows from the new solar pump installed by the Youth Economic and Social Action group in Chikwawa, Malawi (Image Supplied)

AgricultureTuning in to farmers' water needs: Radio broadcasts aid Malawi irrigation efforts

Timothy A. Wise 6 Sep 2017

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AgricultureClosing the gap between the youth and agriculture in Africa

Thapelo Moleleki 5 Sep 2017

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AgriculturePurple tea is taking over the world, one cup at a time

Sharon Mundia 5 Sep 2017

Scientists make breakthrough in fight against cassava diseases

AgricultureScientists make breakthrough in fight against cassava diseases

Masembe Tambwe 29 Aug 2017

L-R: Ag. Group Managing Director, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Engr. Abdullahi Sule; Chairman, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote; Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello; Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Muhammad Kesto, at the MoU signing ceremony between Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc and Niger State Government on Sugar Project in Niger State. (Source: Dangote Group)

AgricultureDangote, Niger State $450m sugar production MoU to revolutionise Nigerian agriculture

24 Aug 2017

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AgriculturePig farmers urged to improve genetics, infrastructure

24 Aug 2017