Growers in Botswana Hopeful about the Local Production of Apple: The Overture of Semi-Arid Variations of Apple Plants for Local Conditions

By Abdul Rahman Bangura– NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone- Apple agribusiness in the nation was a challenge as an outcome of adverse climate factors, Botswana’s Ministry of Agriculture noted. The just enlisted variations, which encompass Anna, Golden Dorset and Pink Lady apples, could endure hot summers and winter sleet, according to the company supplying the apple trees. A spokesperson told the Ministry had inaugurated a fresh technique for horticulture, expanding that it was anticipated to likewise encourage apple agriculture. “Apple production is included as an important avenue for investment by private investors,” the Ministry said in an announcement. Tomapple Investments – a Botswana-based company, was trustworthy for producing apple tree seedlings...
Posted On 21 Feb 2023
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Tanzania: Ready to Trade Under African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Initiative

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra Ghana- The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the United Republic of Tanzania Mr. Ally Gugu said, “Tanzania is ready to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area Guided Trade Initiative.” Mr. Gugu elaborated that the Ministry has rolled out awareness campaigns for businesses interested to import intermediary inputs or exporting products to the continent through the AfCFTA Guide Trade Initiative. This was during the East African Business Council (EABC) – Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) GIZ- Support to East African Market-Driven and People-Centered Integration Programme II Private Sector Sensitization Workshop on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement on...
Posted On 20 Feb 2023
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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA): Inaugurates African Yam-Bean with Forty Varieties again – Morufat Balogun disclosed

By Abdul Rahman Bangura– NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone- Genetic Professor and Principal Investigator for African yam-bean – Morufat Balogun announces, the IITA has bent on a “genetic diversity” landrace for African yam-bean crops to boost soil fertility and achieve food security. The yield, with over 40 variations, can generate beans and tubers, rich in protein and calories preferred for human development. Morufat Balogun, Genetic Professor and Principal Investigator for African yam-bean, IITA, said this at the ongoing research by the institute, on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, in Kano State Nigeria. She mumbled, the crop could furthermore endure climatic modifications after exhibiting possibilities actually in areas with less deluge. The Agronomist interpreted...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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In A Bid to Boost Trade: Burkina Shippers Council Inaugurates An Ultramodern Office Complex in Ghana

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra Ghana- The Headquarters of the Burkina Shippers Council also known as the CBC in Ghana has inaugurated an office in Tema which will serve as the administrative Centre for the Council’s activities in Ghana. The 3-storey ultramodern office complex situated within the Tema Port enclave is expected to boost trade and transport facilitation related to the transit business between Ghana and Burkina Faso. The commissioning ceremony brought together government officials and shipping sector stakeholders from both countries. Speaking at the ceremony, the Ghana Rep for the Burkina Faso Shippers Council, Denise Bado thanked all actors responsible for the completion of the project. The Director of Port, Tema, Sandra Opoku assured that the Ghana...
Posted On 15 Feb 2023
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