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Agriculture & Food Security
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Rwandan maize farmers warn of production decline as input prices surge
Maize production is projected to increase from 553,953 tonnes in 2023 to 874,337 tonnes by 2028/29, a level farmers say is unachievable.
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Nigeria plans to double soybean cultivation by 2027 to reduce edible oil imports
Faced with rising demand from the edible oil and animal feed industries, Nigeria is pivoting to a new growth strategy.
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Kazakhstan expands oilseeds capacity amid strategic agricultural shift: Foreign Agricultural Service
This growth is attributed to better seed varieties and agronomic practices.
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Tanzania launches 1 million tonne fertilizer plant to boost self-reliance
The facility is operated by ITRACOM Fertilizers, a Burundian company, and currently employs 1,500 workers.
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Malawi’s maize output falls 20% in five years amid alarming soil degradation
Maize accounts for roughly 53% of Malawi’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), meaning that fluctuations in its supply significantly impact inflation and the broader economy.