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Nigeria’s cocoa production has drastically decreased to 6% of global output, trailing competitors. A proposed National Cocoa Management Board (NCMB) aims to revitalize the industry by enhancing farmer support, ensuring …
Can the New Cocoa Board Help Revitalize Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry? Read More
Researchers from Morocco and the UK have developed a new decision-support framework to assist in managing land use in semi-arid regions, particularly Morocco. This framework combines various agricultural models to …
Morocco and UK Researchers Develop New Tool for Semi-Arid Land Management Read More
Argentina’s grain exports have risen after easing currency controls, with farmers selling 8.8 million tons. The peso-dollar exchange gap has shrunk significantly. The government aims to boost sales before export …
Argentina’s Grain Exports Rebound Amid Currency Control Easing Read More
Tendai M. Shaba is set to release his new book, “How to Make Money Grow on Trees,” on July 28, 2025. The book focuses on financial literacy tailored to the …
Tendai Shaba Launches New Book on Financial Literacy for Africa Read More
Community seed banks in Zimbabwe are proving essential for local farmers facing severe drought and climate change impacts. Initiatives like the Chimukoko seed bank enable farmers to access drought-tolerant varieties, …
Zimbabwe’s Community Seed Banks: Cultivating Resilience Amid Drought Read More
The report assesses sorghum production in Sudan for the 2024/25 season, focusing on Gedaref, White Nile, Blue Nile, and New Halfa irrigation scheme in Kassala. Analysis employed satellite data and …
Sorghum Production Assessment in Sudan for the 2024/25 Growing Season Read More
In 2024, Chile exported 397,417 tonnes of citrus, slightly down from last year. The U.S. dominated the market share for various citrus types. Despite drought impacts, marketing efforts highlighted Chile’s …
Chilean Citrus Exports Remain Stable Amid Marketing Initiatives in 2024 Read More
Mozambique set a record for rice imports in 2024, spending USD 441 million, a 38.8% increase from 2023. This trend results from rising domestic consumption and declining production due to …
Mozambique’s Record Rice Imports Highlight Agricultural Challenges in 2024 Read More
Children in Zimbabwe are facing severe challenges due to climate change, including failed crops and water shortages. Initiatives by UNICEF and KOICA aim to educate these children about climate issues …
Confronting Climate Change: The Perspectives of Zimbabwe’s Youth Read More
A study by CropLife Brasil indicates that soybean seed piracy costs Brazil approximately $1.76 billion annually, threatening its agricultural integrity and economic growth. Pirated seeds currently occupy about 11% of …
The Economic Impact of Soybean Seed Piracy on Brazil Read More