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How Sustainable Farming Can Enhance Rice Production in Kenya
Kenya’s rice sector is facing the challenge of rising demand that by far outweighs production. Meeting this demand through increased production comes with possible risks to the environment that have to be addressed. As the country aims to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency through the flagship National Rice Development Strategy (2019–2030), it is equally critical that sectoral sustainability is maintained…
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Pamoja raises $8.5 million to accelerate sustainable macadamia nut production in Kenya and Tanzania
Pamoja, a sustainable macadamia nuts producer in East Africa has raised $8.5 million from French asset management company Mirova to accelerate its projects in Kenya and Tanzania Mirova is a subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investment. Pamoja is targeting 6,200 hectares of managed lands according to stringent sustainability criteria (organic and Fair Trade) and support for 13,000…
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