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Shem Oirere

Shem Oirere

Shem Oirere has been World Grain’s Africa correspondent since 2017. He worked for several news publications in East Africa before turning into full time freelancing and is an International Relations and Diplomacy graduate from University of South Africa and holder of a Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism.

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grain imports

Algeria seeks reduced dependence on wheat imports

01.22.2021
By Shem Oirere
Government hopes to incentivize local and foreign investment in country’s industrial agriculture sector.
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fish

South Africa’s aquafeed output rising

05.27.2020
By Shem Oirere
Although still small, the country’s aquaculture sector is growing fast.
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grain trade

Revamping East Africa’s grain trade

02.14.2020
By Shem Oirere
Farmers and grain processors looking for solutions to improve the region’s transportation system.
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Africa

ACTFA seeks to improve intra-Africa trade

09.25.2019
By Shem Oirere
Grain industry could get a boost from the free trade agreement, which includes 49 African countries.
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AFGRI’s headquarters in South Africa

Meat consumption rising in South Africa

07.25.2019
By Shem Oirere
Trend should create more demand for animal feed additives.
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grain silos

Nigeria seeking grain self-sufficiency

04.08.2019
By Shem Oirere
Country faces uphill battle in quest to meet booming local demand for major crops.
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pet food

South Africa pet food industry growing

10.18.2018
By Shem Oirere
Sales have grown every year since 2014, including record $94.5 million in 2016.
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grain storage

Grain storage a key to African food security

10.11.2018
By Shem Oirere
Programs being developed to improve both storage quantity and quality in sub-Saharan Africa countries.
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East African states remove animal feed tax

04.03.2018
By Shem Oirere
Legislation has increased access to meat, milk and eggs in the region.
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