International Trends
African Development Bank Group Board Approves New Strategy to Drive Economic Diversification and Private Sector-led Inclusive Growth in Lesotho
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a new $209 million Country Strategy...
Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program Launches Strategic Wheat Development Initiative in Mauritania
The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program has launched a strategic initiative in Mauritania to develop national capacity for wheat...
Farmers from Across the Globe Unite in Stellenbosch for the G20 Farmers Dialogue
The Southern Africa Agricultural Initiative (Saai) hosted the G20 Farmers Dialogue at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Stellenbosch University…
NAMPO Cape 2025 breaks records and strengthen the future of Agriculture
The sixth NAMPO Cape Expo has concluded on a high note, drawing a record-breaking 49,326 visitors to Bredasdorp Park from 10...
Agrihouse Foundation and Mulheres Do Agro Partner to Host 1st International Women in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Congress in Brazil
On November 29–30, 2025, Mulheres do Agro, in partnership with Agrihouse Foundation (Ghana), will host the first-ever International Women in...
Grain under pressure: the Bunge-Viterra merger could cost farmers and consumers $2,5 billion a year
Researchers warn of critical losses for grain producers and price increases for consumers worldwide. According to the study "From Farm...
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi EXIM Bank, and OPEC Fund Sign US$ 100 Million Syndicated Financing to Support Fertilizer Imports for Bangladesh
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership…
Cameroon: Fish farming makes a difference in the fight to improve living standards
Along the coast and in south-western regions of Cameroon, fish ponds have become not only centres of production but also...
WFP rushes food assistance to Afghanistan’s quake-hit communities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is rushing food to affected communities in eastern Afghanistan, following a powerful, 6.0 magnitude earthquake...
Africa’s food security gains fall short despite decades of progress – Africa Food Systems Report 2025
The Africa Food Systems Report 2025 says significant challenges remain in improving food systems on the continent despite good progress...