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Staff Report
- April 14, 2026
Nigeria’s Fishing Industry in Crisis as Diesel Price Surge Grounds 80% of Vessels and Drives Fish Prices Higher
Nigeria’s fishing industry is under intense pressure. As diesel prices surge to record levels, nearly 80 percent of fishing vessels have been forced to halt operations, creating a ripple effect that is now being felt from coastal waters to urban food markets. For many operators, the decision to dock vessels is not strategic. It is survival. The cost of going out to sea has become so high that…
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Staff Report
- 15 Feb 2024
Inside Rwanda’s New $100 Million Dairy Project: A Transformational Leap in Dairy Sector Sustainability
Rwanda, a nation known for its progressive strides in agricultural development, has embarked on a monumental journey towards bolstering its…
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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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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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Staff Report
- 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,…
