News in Africa
Nigeria calls for shift to value-added agricultural production
The Chief Executive Officer of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited and Founder of Davidorlah Farms, Segun Alabi, has called for...
Morocco’s agriculture shifts from performance to sustainability
As SIAM 2026 opens in Meknès, one message dominates: agriculture must now deliver performance and sustainability at the same time....
Nigeria OFSP project trains 818 farmers and expands value chain
The Strengthening Nutrition in Priority Staples (SNiPS) project, funded by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and implemented by IITA–CGIAR,...
Egyptian garlic export campaign accelerates following Easter
The Egyptian garlic season is progressing, following a trend of rising production over the last few seasons, and appears unaffected...
Kenyan avocado production hits 694 thousand metric tons as exports decline
Post expects Kenya's 2025 avocado production to expand to 694 thousand metric tons (TMT), the highest level on record, exceeding...
South Africa faces export restrictions in SACU markets
Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique have introduced restrictions on South African agricultural exports, including vegetables. Namibia and Botswana are members of...
South Africa cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre to ease agricultural costs
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has increased risks to global energy markets, placing upward pressure on domestic...
Tanzanian avocado exports grow as trade regulation improves
Avocado growers in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, report improved trading conditions following government measures to regulate and formalize the avocado...
South African citrus exports expected at 210–215 million cartons in 2026
South Africa's citrus industry is preparing for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA)...
African sweet potato project targets 20 to 25% yield increases
The International Potato Center (CIP), in partnership with national research institutions, has launched a multi-country initiative to validate sweet potato...