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Christopher Burke
- February 23, 2026
The Global Nutrient Frontier: Geopolitics, Soil Mining and Africa’s Industrial Awakening
Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa While global agricultural discourse often prioritizes high-tech seeds and mechanical automation, the true engine of geopolitical stability is a three-letter chemical acronym: NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium). To understand the stakes for the African continent, it is necessary to look past the emerald hues of the landscape and into the volatile mechanics of the global fertilizer trade. Since 2022, global fertilizer markets have…
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Staff Report
- 14 Feb 2024
Rwanda: How Agricultural Biotechnology Offers Hope for Banana Varieties Threatened by Panama Disease
In the verdant landscapes of Rwanda, where bananas are not just a fruit but a cultural icon, a silent menace…
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- 12 Feb 2024
Zimbabwe’s Victory Over Livestock Diseases: ‘January Disease Under Control’ Signals Promising Progress
In a significant stride towards safeguarding Zimbabwe's precious cattle population, the nation's relentless battle against the scourge of tick-borne diseases,…
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- 01 Feb 2024
Zimbabwe’s Hemp Revolution: A Call to Arms for Value Addition
Zimbabwe is poised to emerge as a regional leader in industrial hemp production, with a notable surge in registered players…
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- 26 Jan 2024
Transforming Rwanda’s Agricultural Landscape: NST1 Spurs Remarkable Growth in Fertilizer Use and Irrigation
In a groundbreaking stride towards agricultural prosperity, Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) has witnessed an extraordinary surge in fertilizer…
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- 25 Jan 2024
Growing Cabbage in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Section 1: Cabbage Cultivars Cabbage cultivars, integral to a successful cabbage cultivation venture, are meticulously classified based on essential attributes…
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- 19 Jan 2024
Rwanda’s Sweet Solution: RAB Calls for Bee-Friendly Farming Amidst Declining Honey Production
In response to a concerning national decline in honey production, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is…
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- 17 Jan 2024
Rwandan Agricultural Renaissance: Eastern Province Spearheads Innovations to Slash Post-Harvest Losses
The Rwanda Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, has set the stage for a transformative approach to post-harvest…
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- 16 Jan 2024
From Orchard to Prosperity: The Avocado Boom Revolutionizing Rwanda’s Agriculture
On January 12, the sunlit afternoon witnessed a groundbreaking event as a refrigerated container laden with 22.5 tonnes of avocados…
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- 11 Jan 2024
RWANDA’S ECONOMIC TRIUMPH: CONSUMER PRICES DECELERATE TO 6.4 PERCENT IN DECEMBER 2023
In a promising turn of events, Rwanda is celebrating a significant milestone as consumer prices on its market decelerated to…
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- 11 Jan 2024
Protecting Rwanda’s Vital Lakes: Unveiling the Main Polluters and Charting a Sustainable Path Forward
In a bid to safeguard Rwanda's pristine lakes, an investigation led by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has uncovered…
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- 11 Jan 2024
Battling Mealy Bugs: Safeguarding Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Farms for a Flourishing Harvest
A subtle yet persistent threat has emerged in the heartland of Zimbabwe’s tobacco farms. Mealybugs, the white soft-bodied insect pests,…
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- 08 Jan 2024
Rwanda on the Brink of Agricultural Triumph: Surpassing the $1 Billion Export Milestone
Rwanda stands poised to achieve a groundbreaking agricultural export target of $1 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. The CEO…
