AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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UAE moves up expansion timeline for Sharjah desert wheat farm following success with inaugural crop
UAE – UAE plans to expand land under wheat plantation from 400 hectares to 1900 hectares in the Sharjah desert by 2023, a plan that…
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Morocco’s drought subsides, projects cereal production to increase by 62% in 2023
MOROCCO – After the worst drought in decades, Morocco now stares at good fortunes as the Ministry of Agriculture announced that cereal production is expected…
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Kenya launches modern Bulk Grain Handling and Storage Terminal to bolster the transportation and storage of grains
KENYA – Kenya has launched a new US$ 70M (KES 9.5 billion) grain handling and storage terminal to support the transportation and storage of grains…
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Zambia commissions construction of a US$600M fertilizer plant in a bid to halt imports
ZAMBIA – Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema has officiated the construction of a US$600 million Urea and ammonia plant at the United Capital Fertilizer Zambia Company…
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Imota Rice Mill seeks US$216M to fully exploit its production capacity
NIGERIA – The Lagos State government has signed a funding agreement with the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) to raise US$ 216M from investors…