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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Crop Trust, CIP launch project to breed climate-resilient Kenyan potatoes
The project will directly involve 500 to 1,000 farmers in trials and demonstrations, with more than half being women.
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Dangote Refinery accounts for 30.4% of Nigeria’s port throughput
Dangote Refinery, with an initial processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has become a major customer for maritime services around Lekki.
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Peru blueberry exports jump 80% in seven months
The United States led in Peru’s blueberry market, with US$347.6 million in purchases, accounting for 56% of the total value, according to MIDAGRI.
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South Africa’s logistics costs hit US$69.6B as rail failures raise export expenses
Road freight rates rose by 112% between 2014 and 2026, compared with a 60% rise in rail freight rates over the same period.
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ADM, Concern Worldwide US expand Kenya LEAF programme to 17,500 farmers
Since January, the programme has provided irrigation equipment to more than 450 farmers, covering about 330 acres, and has established or strengthened 18 fruit tree nurseries.