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Niger cereal production saw a 69% up in 2022 owing to an increase in the total area of sown crops
NIGER – The cereal harvest in Niger totaled more than 5.9 million tonnes in 2022 recording a volume increase of 69%, according to a press…
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CPB earmarks US$42.4M to purchase cereal grains from local farmers
TANZANIA – The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB) has allocated Sh100 billion (US$ 42.4M) for the purchase of strategic cereal crops from…
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KEBS to partner with researchers in taming Basmati rice adulteration in Kenyan markets
KENYA – The Kenyan Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is working with researchers and industry players to tame rising cases of fake basmati rice. This is…
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Nigeria raises import tariffs on rice and wheat as part of ECOW CET (2022-2026) review
NIGERIA – The Federal Government of Nigeria has revised Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) as part of the implementation of the Economic Community of West African…
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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…