Rice
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AfDB invests US$ 20M to boost cereals and oilseeds production in Madagascar
MADAGASCAR- The African Development Bank (AFDB) in partnership with the government of Madagascar has launched a US$ 20 million Emergency Food Production Reinforcement Project, envisioned…
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Rwanda scraps VAT, sets new retail prices for maize and rice commodities
RWANDA – The Rwandese Ministry of Trade and Commerce has announced a scrap of Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential foods amid increased food prices.…
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Ghana’s rice production to increase by 16% in 2023/2024 as the import demand contracts in Sub Sahara Africa
GHANA – Paddy rice production in Ghana is expected to stand at 1.1 million tonnes in the 2023/24 rice season which starts in April, according…
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Bühler adds groundbreaking features to TAS grain cleaning system, partners Nigeria on rice
SWITZERLAND- Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler, has unveiled TAS LAAC, the next generation of its TAS grain cleaning system with new innovative features. The…
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Malawian maize prices ease as harvesting kicks off, rice farmers call for structured markets
MALAWI – Malawians may soon enjoy cheaper maize meals as the average price of maize is slowly easing with freshly harvested maize coming onto the…