Biofuels still viable despite lower oil price – industry expert · 11/17/2008
The recent lowering of the oil price might very well have some significant effects on the short-term prospects of biofuel production, but long-and medium-term prospects remained positive, said industrial solutions provider MAN Ferrostaal MD Sean de Lancey.
Food Insecurity Complicates Land Use for Biofuel Feedstock Production in Southern Africa · 11/17/2008
Significant potential exists for additional crop production in Southern Africa based on land availability. However, growing crops for biofuel feedstock will only be realised if there is concerted effort from key stakeholders to address the food shortages in the region.
Kenya plans irrigation schemes to boost farm output · 11/12/2008
Kenya plans to invest 12.6 billion shillings ($165 million) on irrigation schemes to reduce its dependence on rain-fed agriculture and grow more high-value crops, President Mwai Kibaki said on Tuesday.
USAID, Standard Chartered partner on economic growth in Africa · 11/12/2008
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank today announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) designed to support the increased availability of financial services in sub-Saharan Africa and to encourage sustainable economic growth there.
