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Maize shortage looms as Malawi halts exports to boost grain reserves http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/ By George Omondi and Rex Chikoko Posted  Monday, January 2  2012 at  16:27 Malawi has suspended maize exports to build national reserves in the face of a looming shortage, marking a surprise twist for a country that has served as Africa’s model for attaining food …

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Flood alert as heavy rains continue in Zimbabwe http://www.thezimbabwemail.com/ AP 7 hours 23 minutes ago HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s weather department is issuing a flood alert and says heavy rains are expected to continue. The Meteorological Service says downpours of more than 3 inches (nearly 8 centimeters) are forecast in northern and eastern regions through Jan. 2, accompanied …

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WFP buy local scheme helps farmers   http://www.irinnews.org Photo: IITA The scheme aims to boost cereal production HARARE, 27 December 2011 (IRIN) – Veteran small-scale farmer Trynos Mamombe has returned to maize farming after two years, thanks to a multi-partner initiative which is helping him to market his crop and get paid for it promptly.  …

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Irrigation scheme under threat from Chinese firm http://www.thestandard.co.zw/ Saturday, 24 December 2011 15:40 BY CAIPHAS CHIMHETE ANXIETY has gripped small-holder farmers at Nyanyadzi irrigation scheme in Chimanimani district after a Chinese mining company hinted it might order them to stop farming to enable the firm to mine diamonds in the area. The company, which is also mining diamonds …

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