All Nigeria articles
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NewsAfrican smallholders call for improved tech access
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and more
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NewsPairwise and IITA use Gates Foundation grant to develop new yam varieties
Yam is sub-Saharan Africa’s second most-important root and tuber crop after cassave, with an annual production of around 75mn tonnes
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ArticleGlobal grocery retail set for growth
Sector is forecast to generate an additional US$440bn in sales by 2022, according to IGD
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ArticleSpar brings snacking varieties to India and Nigeria
Retailer has joined forces with Rijk Zwaan to bring new snacking vegetable varieties to consumers
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PodcastsFruitbox: Time for women to take the lead
A movement to inspire women in the fresh produce industry is gaining real momentum, says co-founder Julie Escobar
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ArticleAsian expansion propels global pineapple market
Pineapple sales grow moderately over past nine years with Asia and Latin America set for rising demand in future
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Article‘State of emergency’ declared in Nigeria’s tomato sector
The Tomato Leaf Miner pest has reportedly wiped out tomato farms in Nigeria’s northern states while prices are skyrocketing
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ArticleNew banana freight route calls at Tilbury
A new service from CMA CGM will link west Africa with Europe and the UK on a weekly rotation calling at the Port of Tilbury
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ArticleChile wakes up to African potential
Trade mission to northern Africa due to take place in October following president Michelle Bachelet’s official visit to southern Africa last year
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ArticleNigeria emerging as fruit export giant
With citrus leading the way, a leading economist says the West African country's horticultural exports could grow further
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ArticleMaersk alters routes in response to Ebola
Shipping firm sends cargo direct to worst-hit Ebola countries and diverts other routes, while other lines report no disruption
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ArticleFresh World Cup: Iran v Nigeria
Group F: Alireza Emami of Zarrin Group goes head to head with Ogba Sunday Kevin of Ste Onukev Divine Benin Sarl
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ArticleFyffes steps up Unicef polio aid
Banana giant to introduce new ways for customers to get involved in bid to immunise children against the deadly virus
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ArticleGovernment urged to help growers
Major Nigerian exporter sees chance to create millions of jobs, cut post-harvest losses and earn foreign exchange
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ArticleNigeria looks to boost citrus exports
West African country has apparently introduced new strategies designed to improve industry's international prospects
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ArticleAfrican team makes banana breakthrough
Scientists based in Nigeria have formulated resistance measures against the destructive Banana Xanthomonos Wilt disease