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23
Aug

From Zimbabwe’s Drought-Prone Fields to Japan’s Kitchens: Sesame Emerges as a Lucrative Export

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Mwenezi, Zimbabwe – In the arid landscapes of southern Zimbabwe, where a decades-long drought has decimated traditional maize crops, a new cash crop is helping smallholder farmers build a profitable and resilient future. With support from the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Japan, sesame seeds are emerging as a vital export, transforming […]

22
Aug

South Africa’s Canola Boom Reshapes Agricultural Landscape

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Cape Town, South Africa – South Africa’s canola industry is poised for another bumper harvest, with projections for 2025 indicating a 10–15% increase in production. This follows a record-breaking 25% surge in 2024, signaling a new era of growth and sustainability for the sector. According to the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, strong yields, […]

21
Aug

In Arid Kenya, Chinese Solar Project Fuels Farming Revolution

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Garissa, Kenya – In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, a Chinese-built solar plant is catalyzing a shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. The Garissa Solar Power Plant, East Africa’s largest, has not only stabilized the local power grid but also inspired a wave of small-scale farmers to adopt solar-powered irrigation, turning parched land […]

19
Aug

Pakistan and Tanzania Forge Deeper Economic Ties

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Pakistan is looking to bolster its economic ties with Tanzania, with a focus on agriculture, industry, and technology, as bilateral trade between the two nations continues to grow. Speaking at a celebration for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, Pakistani High Commissioner to Tanzania, Siraj Khan, highlighted the significant increase in trade […]

13
Aug

South African Farmers Warn Mining Bill Threatens Food Security

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s agricultural industry is raising the alarm over a proposed mining bill, warning it could jeopardize food security and rural stability. The legislation, which seeks to formalize small-scale and “artisanal” mining, has been met with strong opposition from farmer organizations who argue it lacks adequate environmental and agricultural protections. The Mineral Resources […]

12
Aug

Kenyan Flower Farm Workers Suffer from Pesticide Exposure, Fueling Calls for Reform

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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NAIROBI, KENYA – Flower farm workers in Kenya are suffering from severe health issues, including organ damage, neurological disorders, and cancer, due to chronic exposure to toxic pesticides, many of which are banned in their countries of origin. The crisis has exposed a powerful industry that has captured regulators and silenced critics, turning Kenya into […]

11
Aug

Nampula Seeks Libyan Investment to Become Mozambique’s Rice Hub

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Nampula, Mozambique – The province of Nampula is positioning itself as a major rice production and processing hub with the backing of significant Libyan investment. This initiative follows a recent meeting between Nampula Governor Eduardo Abdula and Libyan Ambassador to Mozambique Saleh M.M. Elbuaishi. Abdula stated that the partnership, which draws on Libya’s experience in […]

25
Jul

FMD Crisis: SA Gathers Top Minds to Combat Economic Threat

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Pretoria—South Africa’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is reeling from a relentless wave of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, prompting an urgent, high-level intervention by the government and leading scientific institutions. The disease, which has brought the country’s lucrative red meat trade to its knees on international markets, continues its merciless […]

19
Jul

West Africa’s Rice Revolution: A $9.44 Million Push for Climate Resilience and Food Security

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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ABIDJAN – In a significant stride towards bolstering food security and climate resilience across West Africa, a substantial $9.44 million grant has been approved to fortify the region’s vital rice value chains. This crucial funding, greenlit on July 17, 2025, by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF)—the concessional financing arm of […]

17
Jul

Lesotho and Botswana Forge Ahead with Landmark Water Deal

  • Ryan Matthews / 5 months
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Maseru, Lesotho – A new chapter in Southern African cooperation is being written as Lesotho and Botswana push forward with the ambitious Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project. This morning, a delegation in Lesotho toured the majestic Katse Dam and the proposed site on the Makhaleng River, earmarked for the construction of a new dam set to […]