1 million African farmers to benefit from KFC’s Plans
The World Bank’s private agency has targeted one million smallholder farmers across Africa by the end of 2018.
According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), it plans to achieve this by promoting agriculture and agribusiness practices on the
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Govt Sets Aside Sh15 Billion for Irrigation in ASAL Area
The government has set aside Sh15 billion for irrigation in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs). Deputy President William Ruto stated that the initiative will ensure that food is provided to the country's expanding population.
He further pointed out that
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South Africa to start agriculture trade with Belarus
A meeting was held in Pretoria on Sunday between the department and Victor Vladimirovich, special envoy of the president of Belarus, to discuss agricultural trade opportunities between South Africa and Belarus.
Working groups were established to facilitate bilateral co-operation between the two sides, the department said.
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Kenyan to build 800m/- salt refinery in Tanga
A KENYAN investor, Burhani Taibali, is planning to spend about 800m/- to build a salt refinery at Monga Ward in Mkinga District, Tanga Region.
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The investor, who is the managing director of Danson Food Products Ltd based in Kenya, told Tanga Regional
