Feed the Future, the U.S. government’s food security initiative, has helped to improve market access for smallholder women farmers in Guatemala, taught agricultural techniques to Senegalese farmers, improved grain stroage practices and lowered PHL for Ghanaian farmers, and aided Bangladeshi agriculture workers to have access to research about plant pests and diseases of their crops, […]
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The United States Millennium Challenge Account has funded the construction of an Agricultural Business Center in Bonyon, Ghana, in order to aid the marketing and value chain development of staple food crops. Two additional centers will be built in the district as part of a plan for PHL reduction. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=237134
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Slow Kazakh Grain Exports Fuel Storage Fears
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Rail wagons have proved to be a severely limiting factor for Kazakhstani farmers. The country is facing a dilemma as it has been unable to export its grain and has cut the amount of exports from 15 million tonnes to 11-12 million tonnes. Kazakhstan had a record harvest last year of 27 million tonnes but […]
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Africa: Private Equity Deal to Spur Growth in Agribusiness
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Zeder Investments Limited is committing US $46.7 million to acquire and expand Chayton Africa, an agricultural business. Chayton Africa will be transformed from its status as a private equity vehicle into an agricultural operating company. The company currently produces 10% of Zambian soya and 5% of its wheat, with production increase estimates for the next […]
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Two Tramlines Completed in Davao Region
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Two tramlines were recently completed for farmer use in the Davao region of the Philippines in order to better service farmers in remote areas. The tramlines were built off of a system of cables and pulleys based on a system used by the mining industry. They help to deliver crops in a timely fashion and […]
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Cambodia: Business Not As Usual—Loan Products and Banking Services for Postharvest Sector
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The Cambodia Postharvest Learning Alliance sponsored its first business roundtable, Loan products and banking services for the postharvest sector, after which representatives from microfinance institutions presented their various loan products and banking services. They look to implement improved postharvest technologies as sustainable business models. The event offered farmers an opportunity to interact with banking institutions, […]
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EC Seeks Proposals for Projects to Improve the Livelihood of Rural Households in Malawi through Improvement in Post-harvest Storage and Processing Methods
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The Malawi government is seeking proposals for postharvest storage and processing and diversification of smallholder agriculture productivity. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 6, 2012. http://www.fundsforngos.org/europe/ec-seeks-proposals-projects-improve-livelihood-rural-households-malawi-improvement-postharvest-storage-processing-methods/
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Kumasi Polytechnic Acquires 200-Acre Land for Entrepreneurship Village Project
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The Kumasi Polytechnic school in Ghana has acquired 200 acres to build an Entrepreneurship Village, with model crop and aquatic farms, as well as small scale industries for training purposes. The school seeks to link the local and international markets as students learn how to set up their own businesses. Kumasi Polytechnic has also funded a […]
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Mercy Corps Helps Rebuild Haitian Economy Two Years After Quake
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Two years after the earthquake, Mercy Corps continues to work with the rebuilding of Haiti and its economy. Of particular focus is educating farmers on business skills and how to reduce significant PHL. The organization’s two-year report can be found here. http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/mercy-corps-helps-rebuild-haitian-economy-two-years-after-quake
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New Tramline Inaugurated
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture, working with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization, recently inaugurated a bi-cable tramline system in order to aid farmers in reducing PHL. The project will also save farmers money in transportation costs. http://www.mindanaotimes.net/new-tramline-inaugurated/
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