AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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AGRA unveils new center to train Africa’s agriculture leaders in sustainable practices
AFRICA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched a centre to provide hands-on support to African leaders in the agriculture…
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Argentine candy maker Arcor partners with Webcor to establish US$45m confectionery factory in Angola
ANGOLA – The Argentine multinational company Grupo Arcor, one of the world leaders in the confectionery, agri-food and packaging sector, is nearing completion of its…
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Ethiopia inaugurates US$2.3m veterinary drug manufacturing plant to meet local demand
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has cut ribbon to the newly build 100-million Birr (US$2.3m) veterinary drug manufacturing plant, built by the National Veterinary Institute (NBI) in…
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Zambia launches National Livestock Development Policy, EU supports agribusinesses with US$31m fund
ZAMBIA – Zambia has launched the National Livestock Development Policy (NLDP) aimed to transform the livestock industry, in order to enhance social economic development. The…
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Uganda to export the fully agreed sugar quota to Kenya after prove of origin
UGANDA – Ugandan sugar farmers can breathe a sigh of relief after Kenya and Uganda ironed out a trade dispute over the commodity that has…