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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...

Florida Bans Lab-Grown Meat To Preserve Local Agriculture

News in Brief: - Florida becomes the first US state to outlaw the sale of lab-grown meat, emphasising support for traditional agriculture and rural economies. -...

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...

USDA Invests $144 Million In Rural Development

News in Brief: - USDA invests $144 million in rural development projects, benefiting 56 initiatives across various states and Puerto Rico. - Key projects include solar...

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. -...

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