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Japan, Rwanda sign $15m irrigation scheme deal:
Agri-Business Sunday, Aug 17, 2014
KIGALI, Rwanda - The agricultural sector of Rwanda has received a grant from the Japanese government to enhance irrigation in Ngoma district.
By: Agnes Bateta
Tanzania fundamentals remain stable-BoT:
Agri-Business Sunday, Aug 03, 2014
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - The economic performance and financial sector in Tanzania has remained stable for the year ending of March 2014, writes LENOARD MAGOMBA.
By: Leonard Magomba
Tanzania farmers take up nets to beat pests:
Agri-Business Sunday, Aug 03, 2014
ARUSHA, Tanzania - Vegetable growers in northern Tanzania have started using AgroNet technology, which involves netting in horticulture to control crop pests.
By: Elisha Mayallah
China to help Uganda make fertilizers:
Agri-Business Sunday, Aug 03, 2014
KAMPALA, Uganda - Guangzhou Dongsong Energy Group, a Chinese company that was licensed to explore and develop a phosphate industry in Tororo, eastern Uganda has said it will start producing fertilizers in two years.
By: Paul Tentena
Miller dumps cotton for tobacco:
Agri-Business Sunday, Aug 03, 2014
MWANZA,Tanzania - Following the closure of New Mbeya Textiles Mills for lack of cotton for four years now, the owner is now considering tobacco processing.
By: Andrew Zablon
Tanzania wants 5000 heifers annually:
Agri-Business Monday, Jul 28, 2014
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The government has a plan to increase heifer numbers from the current 1,000 to at least 5,000 per year.
By: Elisha Mayallah
Rwandan farmers gain from EAX:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 20, 2014
KIGALI, Rwanda - Farmers here will benefit from the recently launched regional commodity exchange market, because it is now possible to trade their produce on a regional platform which can offer higher returns.
By: Agnes Bateta
Sisal by-products keep Tanzanian farmers busy:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 20, 2014
TANGA, Tanzania – Diversified use of sisal products and by-products domestically and abroad is easing the struggles of small-scale producers of the cash crop to survive..
By: Elisha Mayallah
Katani Limited to offload Tanzania's sisal shares:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 13, 2014
TANGA, Tanzania - Katani Limited will sell 40% of its shares in the Mwelya Sisal Factory to over 300 farmers living near the factory later this year, the management has confirmed.
By: Elisha Mayallah
Universities urged to focus on agricultural training:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 13, 2014
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) together with Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) recently held a one day symposium on Agricultural transformation.
By: Winnie Mandela
Scramble for Tanzania milling firm:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 06, 2014
ARUSHA, Tanzania - A smooth privatisation of the remaining mills belonging to the defunct National Milling Corporation (NMC) in Arusha looks doubtful.
By: Andrew Zablon
Youth get sweet talk on farming:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jul 06, 2014
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Young people have been advised to seriously take up agriculture as a job and support the country’s economic growth.
By: Patrick Kisembo
Belgian offers Kilombero help:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
ULANGA, Tanzania - The Belgium government is helping to protect catchment areas in a bid to ensure that Kilombero Valley remains the major source of water, nutrients and energy for Tanzania.
By: Leonard Magomba
Agriculture pulls Tanzania economy:
Agri-Business Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Improving productivity in agriculture, industries predominantly located in cities, construction, communication and retail trade have been singled out as the main drivers for this year’s economic growth.
By: Patrick Kisembo

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