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Agriculture & Food Security
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Nigeria moves to revamp silo concession programme to bolster food security
The move is aimed at creating a resilient, efficient, and effective storage system that will minimise losses, strengthen the food storage ecosystem, and help achieve food sovereignty.
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South Africa’s maize trade hit by declining exports
These developments occur against a backdrop of global challenges, including the United States imposing a 30% tariff on South African agricultural products.
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IFAD, Partners launch pilot to boost maize and soybean value chains in Rwanda
The FARM P3 pilot will directly benefit up to 4,000 smallholder farmers, providing them with new opportunities to strengthen production and market access.
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Senegal’s rice production growth fails to curb rising import dependence
With needs reaching 2.2 million tonnes, imports mainly from Asia and particularly India, have made it possible to satisfy consumers’ appetite.
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Nigeria unveils US$3.5B post-harvest strategy to tackle food losses
Post-harvest losses in Nigeria have been estimated at nearly US$10 billion in 2024, according to official data.