The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has outlined plans to sell bills and notes to fund a nationwide cocoa-replanting programme, in an effort to boost yields following an outbreak of disease.
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Chapter | Agriculture & Fisheries from The Report: Oman 2018
Targeted investment has seen Oman’s agriculture and fisheries sector make advances as the government seeks ways to sustain a growing population and foster a more diverse economy. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in 2016 production rose by 4.3% for agriculture and 8.7% for fisheries to 1.87m and 280,000 tonnes, respectively. Production is estimated to increase further...
Economic update | Investment in sustainable farming and new technology supports Abu Dhabi’s efforts to boost local agricultural production
28 Feb 2018
Abu Dhabi is looking to position itself as a key contributor to the UAE’s food security drive, with the national government announcing plans to boost agricultural output by 60% by 2051.
Articles & Analysis | New export strategy and facilities upgrades to citrus production in Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2018
Citrus fruit production has seen notable growth in recent years. However, the segment struggles to take full advantage of expanding output due to a lack of packaging facilities, which has led to losses and a drop in quality. The authorities are promoting supply chain coordination and integration to address these issues.
Articles & Analysis | Domestic and regional efforts under way to adapt Moroccan agriculture industry to climate change from The Report: Morocco 2018
Prior to hosting the COP22 UN Conference on Climate Change, Morocco announced the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture to Climate Change (AAA), which seeks to channel international funding into the sector. Launched in April 2016, it promotes projects to improve soil management, agricultural water control, capacity building,...
Articles & Analysis | Morocco's attention shifts towards agri-business and diversification of exports from The Report: Morocco 2018
Accounting for 15% of GDP in 2016, agriculture remains a key contributor to Morocco’s economy. The sector generates nearly 40% of employment and over 10% of exports, while the kingdom is the world’s top exporter of capers, white beans and argan oil, and is third in canned olives, and fourth in tomatoes and clementines.