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Frontier Energy Eyes Tanzania’s Avocado Boom with Major Value-Addition Investment

Tanzania’s avocado industry could be entering a turning point. Frontier Energy has announced plans to invest in the country’s fast-growing avocado sector, with a strong focus on value addition, modern farming technologies, and export market expansion. The move signals growing confidence in Tanzania’s agricultural future and its potential to become a stronger player in the global avocado trade. The plans were discussed during a high-level meeting in Dodoma…

Wheat Planting in Zimbabwe: Farmers Race Against Time to Meet Deadline.

Farmers in Zimbabwe are working diligently to meet the May 31 deadline for planting wheat, with more than 35,000 hectares…

Tobacco Triumph: Zimbabwe’s Soaring Earnings Fuel Path to $5 Billion Industry.

Zimbabwe's tobacco industry has been a significant contributor to the country's economy, serving as a key export earner and a…

Revolutionizing Rwanda’s Agriculture: Seed Resilience Project Launched to Boost Productivity and Income.

International Seed Federation (ISF) has partnered with Fair Planet, an Israeli non-profit organization, to launch a project that will revolutionize…

Digital Payments in Rwanda’s Tea Industry: Unlocking Benefits for Farmers and the Environment.

Rwanda's tea sector is making waves as a major employer, with over 100,000 people directly employed and a significant impact…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…