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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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World Coffee Research launches US$1.5M genetic breeding project to transform global coffee production
WCR unveils a $1.5 million initiative using genetic tools and data-driven breeding to accelerate coffee variety development and improve disease resistance worldwide.
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Ethiopia signs US$10M deal to expand poultry hatchery capacity
Project targets reduced reliance on imported chicks and stronger domestic supply chains.
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Cobb-Vantress, Irvine’s Group open Cobb East Africa poultry genetics facility in Tanzania
Facility aims to shorten supply chains, improve genetics access, and expand regional poultry production capacity.
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Naqi Water signs US$1.23M deal with Big Dutchman to expand poultry production capacity
Investment supports new poultry houses and capacity expansion funded internally.
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Kenya extends coffee sector reforms to 2027
Kenya has extended coffee sector reforms to 2027 as the Nairobi Coffee Exchange records Kes 31.7 billion in sales, reflecting strong farmer confidence and market resilience.