Benin
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Wilmar, TGI form joint venture to expand food processing in Nigeria and Benin
The partnership brings together two major agribusiness players as they target a food market worth more than US$12 billion in West Africa.
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Benin increases fertilizer subsidy budget by 22% to safeguard food security in 2026/2027
The 2026/2027 subsidy expansion reaffirms Benin’s commitment to maintaining agricultural productivity as a cornerstone of its broader economic development strategy.
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Benin’s new rice import rules may disrupt Cotonou shipments as regional trade hub
These measures, designed to formalize the sector and ensure the technical capacity of operators, have sent shockwaves through the regional rice market, prompting many traders to divert shipments to neighboring ports.
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Benin launches interprofessional rice organisation to boost local production
The new organization will represent collective interests before the state and international partners to improve competitiveness of locally produced rice.
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Benin expands cashew production as government pushes for local processing
Backed by World Bank financing, Benin plans to boost its cashew yields and shift more processing activities within the country.