Tanzania’s sugar production to be boosted
llovo Sugar supports the prime minister of Tanzania in his efforts to increase its annual sugar production, to eliminate the need for imports
Trade restrictions keep Botswana chicken meat prices high
Chicken meat prices are being kept high in Botswana because of the government's tight trade restrictions on foreign producers.
Major fruit processing facilities expansion for Tanzania
The Bakhresa Group plans to expand fruit processing facilities to improve the agriculture sector in Tanzania.
Oral vaccination against kudu rabies in Namibia
A wildlife rabies vaccine is being currently developed in Namibia to deal with the kudu rabies epidemic that began in 2001.
Botswana dairy farmers want milk import tax
Botswana dairy farmers are hoping government will introduce a milk import tax to protect local producers.
Namibia’s devastating drought in pictures
Annelie Coleman recently visited Namibia and compiled a photo collage to illustrate the impact of the drought on the country.
Zambeef to buy back its poultry business shares
Zambia's biggest integrated food companies, Zambeef, is taking back its hold on the poultry business shares from RCL Foods.
Zimbabwe farmers pin hope on next election
Local members and foreign delegates deemed Zimbabwe’s Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) Congress in August a success.
Mining drives new Africa farming boom
Mining appears to be the latest driving force behind invitations to South African farmers to establish large commercial agriculture operations elsewhere in Africa.
Southern Africa experiences a surge in food insecurity
Recent rains across parts of Southern African have had little impact on the negative effects of the drought.
South Africa & Nigeria to sign agricultural MoU
South Africa and Nigeria intend signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in agriculture between the two countries. Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, recently made the announcement.
Namibia to export beef to USA
Namibia has become the first African country to export beef to the US. Paul Strydom, general manager at the Meat Board of Namibia, said that the approval process started in 2008 and was subjected to inspections from US state departments.
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