20 million CFA frs cattle market in second inauguration

The Santa Council cattle market at mile 10 Akum, along the Bamenda-Bafoussam high way was inaugurated for a second time by council authorities, administration and the Fulani community last July 19

26 Sep 2008

Milk and milk products :High importation blamed on lack of dairy cattle

Cameroon’s ever increasing importation of milk and dairy products has been blamed on the absence of dairy cattle in the country.
A study in 2005, on the importation of milk and milk products into Cameroon showed that 17 billion Fcfa was spent on importation and in 2007, that is last year, a similar study showed that the figure had gone up to 32 billion Fcfa.

26 Sep 2008

European Union limits pesticides on cocoa

European countries shall from September 1, accept only cocoa beans that conform to the provisions of the EU Legislation on Pesticide Residues which regulates the amounts of pesticide residues in cocoa entering the European Union.
Dr. Jan Vingerhoets - Executive Director - International Cocoa Organization -London, 10 June 2008

26 Sep 2008

Buea : Flourishing yam business

Between May to August one of the common commodities in all local markets in Buea is yam. Various species of yam are harvested during this peak period by the various farmers, who either work as individuals or as groups. Unfortunately for the farmers,
Bangsi Daniel Song

26 Sep 2008

NWP :Award winner celebrated in Bamenda
Njuakom, Director of Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance was declared winner of the 2008 award following his organisation’s role in the promotion of the rights of the elderly in Cameroon.
The award gives Njuakom access to advice and practical skills from mentors to help him develop successful strategies in his effort to better the lives of the elderly in the country
Joy Ful

26 Sep 2008

SWP:Markets and the food items available
Though previous attempts in the South West Province to put a marketing information system, MIS, had failed, a new system has been put in place thanks to funding by the RUMPI project

26 Sep 2008

SWP :Deterioting roads, hard times for farmers, transporters
Although bad roads are a perennial problem in Cameroon, the South West is the hardest hit this year with, not only some parts of the province cut off road users have to pay higher transport fares.
26 Sep 2008

Bamenda lll council : Apart from taxes, voluntary contributions for development
Apart from paying taxes, the inhabitants of Bamenda lll council will henceforth be expected to willingly sacrifice part of their “drinking budget” to contribute to the development of the council area.
26 Sep 2008