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- May 18, 2025
Tea Board of Kenya Orders Stock Disclosure Amid Falling Export Prices
Kenya’s Tea Sector Faces Critical MomentIn a decisive move to safeguard the future of Kenya’s tea industry, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has instructed every tea factory nationwide to submit detailed reports of unsold tea inventories and their valuations as of April 30, 2025. This directive arrives against a backdrop of steadily declining export prices that threaten the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers and the financial…
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- 15 Apr 2023
Fishing for Solutions: Zimbabwe’s Acute Fish Shortage and Kenya’s Efforts to Boost Production.
Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is facing an acute fish shortage, with an annual deficit of 41,600 tonnes…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Rwanda’s Avocado Export Projected to Increase by Over 600% by 2026, Thanks to Horticulture Industry Strategies.
Rwanda's horticulture industry leaders are projecting a significant increase in avocado exports by the East African country by 2026. According…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Commemorates International Year of Millets to Promote Food Security and Climate Resilience.
Zimbabwe commemorated the International Year of Millets on March 23, 2023, joining the world in celebrating the benefits and potential…
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- 24 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Takes Steps to Incorporate Biodiversity into Agriculture for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.
Zimbabwe has taken a step towards sustainable agri-food systems by recognizing the need to incorporate biodiversity into its agricultural practices.…
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- 23 Mar 2023
Diseases of Sheep and Goats in Zimbabwe: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Control Measures.
Sheep and goats are important livestock for many farmers in Zimbabwe, providing meat, milk, and wool. However, like any animal,…
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- 18 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe’s 2023 Tobacco Selling Season Starts Strong with Improved Prices and Increased Foreign Currency Retention for Farmers.
The Zimbabwean tobacco season commenced on March 8th with the auctioning of the first bale at the Tobacco Sales Floor,…
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- 17 Mar 2023
USAID launches $30m project to boost market access for small-scale farmers in Rwanda.
The United States' Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted $28 million towards a project aimed at increasing the income…
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- 12 Mar 2023
Improving Agriculture in Namibia: The Potential Benefits of the Neckartal Dam Project.
Namibia, like many other African countries, relies heavily on agriculture for its economic growth and development. Agriculture accounts for about…
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- 09 Mar 2023
White Maize Production Forecast in Namibia for the 2022 Marketing Season.
White maize is a staple crop for human consumption in Namibia, and it is produced under both rainfed and irrigated…
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- 09 Mar 2023
Wheat Outlook: Good Prospects for Zambia’s 2022-2023 Season Despite Production Deficit and Currency Depreciation.
Wheat is a staple food crop, widely cultivated and consumed across the world. Its production and pricing have a significant…
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- 08 Mar 2023
Soya Beans Market Report: Prices, Production, and Outlook for 2023-Zambia.
The current price of soya beans is trading at $540 per tonne, which is a 1.9% drop from the previous…
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- 08 Mar 2023
Update on the Current Situation of Maize in Zambia for the 2022-2023 Season.
Maize, a staple crop in Zambia, is an important agricultural commodity, contributing significantly to the country's economy. In this article,…
