Orange-fleshed sweetpotato in school meals to improve nutrition and cut Nigeria’s wheat imports

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The inclusion of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) in wheat bread and school meals is boosting the nutritional status of children and could help Nigeria to reduce its imports of wheat drastically.

Kano State Govt to Buy Wheat Seed From Sudan, Saudi Arabia

Wheat Seed

The Kano State Government on Wednesday said it planned to buy wheat seeds from Sudan and Saudi Arabia to boost wheat production in the state.

Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Miss Deadline

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MOST farmers have missed the May 15 winter wheat planting deadline after failing to harvest their summer crop in time to make way for the new crop in what could result in output falling far below what is required to meet Zimbabwe's flour requirement.

Apex council approves national commission for agric colleges, among others · Permits Minister to seek FEC approval for TETFUND support

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The 2017 National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) under the steering chairmanship of the Minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh has approved about nine major proposals for action implementations for year.

Remembering the Farmers Who Died Trying to Feed Nation

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Every year, the list of farmers on the Wall of Remembrance at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State, grows longer.

Nigeria: Wealth of 5 Richest Nigerians Can End Extreme Poverty in Nigeria - Oxfam

Aliko Dangote.

The Inequality report released by Oxfam International on Wednesday, revealed that the combined wealth of five richest Nigerians, put at $29.9 billion, could end extreme poverty in the country.

Kenya: Fertiliser and Disease Partly to Blame for Maize Shortage

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Suspect subsidized fertilizer and a lethal maize disease are partly to blame for the current acute shortage of Kenya's staple food.

Unmasking The Billionaire Millers Who Shipped Maize to Mombasa

The MV IVS Pinehurst after it docked at the port of Mombasa on Tuesday with 29,900 tons of maize.

As many questions remain unanswered on the identity of the billionaire millers who brought in the cargo of maize, what is clear is that they have been here before - done that.

Zimbabwe: Compensation for Seized Land 'An Urgent Issue', Germany Tells Zimbabwe

A Tobacco farm in Zimbabwe.

Germany has reportedly demanded compensation for land seized from its citizens during Zimbabwe's controversial land reforms, saying this was "an urgent and important issue".

East Africa: Tanzania Inks Cassava Export Deal to China

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Tanzania has secured a cassava exporting deal to China for unlimited amount, thanks to an agreement signed in Beijing yesterday after the end of Belt and Road Forum.