Joseph Akahome

Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.

Taraba Cocoa Farmers Enjoy Boom As Prices Reach Record Highs

News in Brief: - Cocoa prices in Taraba state, Nigeria, have reached record highs of ₦950,000 per bag due to high global demand. -...

Cross River Cocoa Farmers Granted Reprieve as Court Extends Eviction Restraining Order

News in Brief: - A court in Cross River State, Nigeria has extended a restraining order preventing the eviction of cocoa farmers from a government-owned...

Ivory Coast Halts Fairtrade Cocoa Program Amid Fraud Concerns

News in Brief: - Ivory Coast has suspended its Fairtrade cocoa program due to concerns about uncertified beans entering the system. - This incident...

Kenyan Farmers Gain Access To Armyworm-Resistant Maize Seeds After Years of Losses

News in Brief: - Kenyan farmers can now access new maize varieties resistant to the fall armyworm, a destructive pest that has caused significant yield...

AFEX Report Highlights Widespread Poverty Among Nigerian Farmers

News in Brief: - A report by AFEX reveals widespread poverty among Nigerian farmers, with over 80% living below the poverty line. - The...

Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Blamed for Food Shortages, Former Governor Urges Action

News in Brief: - Insecurity, particularly in northern Nigeria, is hindering farmers' access to land and causing food shortages, according to a former governor. -...

Uganda’s Coffee Boom Faces Concentration Concerns as Few Firms Dominate Exports

News in Brief: - Uganda's coffee industry, a major source of income, faces a challenge as just 10 firms control 70% of exports, raising...

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