Investment
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Olam Agri unveils ‘Baking Brighter Futures’ with US$2M commitment for African bakers
The initiative brings together Olam Agri’s existing baker-development programmes across several African markets under a broader platform designed to expand skills development and economic opportunities in the baking sector.
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Madagascar strengthens rice production through PAPRIZ 4 programme
The new phase follows three previous stages of PAPRIZ that helped improve farmers’ technical skills, promote better cultivation practices and increase rice productivity.
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Okin Biscuits to resume production after 17-year shutdown
The company said biscuits rolled off the rehabilitated production line during a technical trial run, although further testing and rehabilitation are required before the products return to the market.
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Bayer strengthens combined seed, crop protection portfolio ahead of blockbuster launches
The strategy focuses on integrating AI-driven breeding platforms with novel chemical and biotechnology traits to boost farm yields, optimize input efficiency, and improve climate resilience for growers worldwide.
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Burundi launches US$100.5M credit facility to drive agricultural production
The financing is intended to address a major constraint facing Burundi’s agriculture sector: limited access to affordable capital.