HARARE – In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Zimbabwe has reinstated its ban on maize imports, a move lauded by the government as a victory for local farmers after a bumper harvest. The decision, announced by a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, signals a newfound confidence in the nation’s ability to feed itself, […]
NAIROBI — The agricultural supply chains that feed global demand for coffee, cocoa, and tea are confronting a deepening crisis: a reliance on child labor that threatens long-term production stability and corporate accountability. A new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF estimates that over 92 million children in Africa are engaged in […]
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – In a move set to position Ghana as a continental leader in agricultural technology, the nation has clinched a landmark $100 million investment to build Africa’s first AI-powered farming hub. The four-year commitment from Degas Limited, a global agri-tech company, was a highlight of the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum, held on the […]
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambian farmers are turning to climate-smart agricultural techniques to combat the devastating effects of a prolonged drought, with a new training program empowering young people and women to secure food and income despite failed rains. In the southern Magoye area of Mazabuka District, once-fertile fields are now cracked and dry. Smallholder farmer […]
Cape Town, South Africa – South Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation, with a growing number of women at the helm of innovative and successful farming ventures. Despite significant systemic barriers, these female entrepreneurs are driving economic growth, creating jobs, and bolstering food security. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen acknowledged this trend, […]
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is grappling with a staggering paradox: it spends more than $10 billion annually on food imports despite possessing vast agricultural potential. This disconnect, as highlighted by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, is fueling a food inflation crisis and underscoring the urgent need for a […]
Cairo, Egypt – Egypt’s agricultural and food exports are experiencing a surge, with the country shipping 210,000 tonnes of products in a single week to a diverse range of international markets. According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the exports comprised 3,400 consignments from 1,220 companies, covering approximately 660 different product categories. Vegetable exports […]
Mbabane, Eswatini – Eswatini, with support from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is scaling up climate-smart agriculture to protect its food supply from increasingly erratic weather patterns. The country is deploying greenhouse tunnels and shade nets to shield crops from extreme heat, droughts, and hailstorms. The initiative comes as Eswatini grapples with […]
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 […]
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, […]
