• The government set a minimum farm gate price for shea nuts at CFA250 CFA ($0.44) per kilogram.• The government suspended raw shea nut exports to boost...
Morocco projects avocado production at 80,000 tons for 2025/2026, down from last year’s record 115,000 tons.
Extreme weather between March and July...
Morocco projects avocado production at 80,000 tons for 2025/2026, down from last year’s record 115,000 tons.
Extreme weather between March and July...
Nearly 400,000 mango seedlings distributed to farmers nationwide from June to August 2025.
Program aims to renew aging orchards, create new...
Nearly 400,000 mango seedlings distributed to farmers nationwide from June to August 2025.
Program aims to renew aging orchards, create new...
• Turkey’s TIGEM will develop a 500-hectare maize farm in Senegal under a public-private partnership.• The project will produce high-yield certified seeds...
• Turkey’s TIGEM will develop a 500-hectare maize farm in Senegal under a public-private partnership.• The project will produce high-yield certified seeds...
FAO food price index rose 1.6% in July.
Vegetable oils up 7.1%, meat index hit record.
Cereals, dairy, sugar prices saw slight...
FAO food price index rose 1.6% in July.
Vegetable oils up 7.1%, meat index hit record.
Cereals, dairy, sugar prices saw slight...
Niger State opened a 100-ton/day shea plant in Kudu, with plans to quadruple capacity and add a refinery.
₦2 billion deal signed to source nuts...
Niger State opened a 100-ton/day shea plant in Kudu, with plans to quadruple capacity and add a refinery.
₦2 billion deal signed to source nuts...
• Cameroon processed 109,431 tons of cocoa in 2024-2025, up 27.7% from 89,672 tons.• National cocoa output hit 309,518 tons, with 35% processed...
• Cameroon processed 109,431 tons of cocoa in 2024-2025, up 27.7% from 89,672 tons.• National cocoa output hit 309,518 tons, with 35% processed...
• Kenya nears a deal with China to remove tariffs on agricultural exports like tea, coffee, and avocados.• Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by...
• Kenya nears a deal with China to remove tariffs on agricultural exports like tea, coffee, and avocados.• Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by...
In Senegal, like in much of Africa, most fruit production is for local consumption. However, the country's banana industry is growing in importance, with...
In Senegal, like in much of Africa, most fruit production is for local consumption. However, the country's banana industry is growing in importance, with...
• Synthetic fibers like polyester now account for nearly 75% of global fiber production, sharply reducing cotton’s market share to about 20%.• African...
• Synthetic fibers like polyester now account for nearly 75% of global fiber production, sharply reducing cotton’s market share to about 20%.• African...
• Senegal to build 200,000-300,000 tons of cold storage in two years for horticulture.• Aims to cut 10-20% post-harvest losses and support rising...
• Senegal to build 200,000-300,000 tons of cold storage in two years for horticulture.• Aims to cut 10-20% post-harvest losses and support rising...
1. South Africa launches support programs and export aid to counter new 30% U.S. tariffs starting August 8.2. Tariffs risk 100,000 jobs, hitting...
1. South Africa launches support programs and export aid to counter new 30% U.S. tariffs starting August 8.2. Tariffs risk 100,000 jobs, hitting...
• Côte d’Ivoire opens $56.4M cocoa plant in Divo, adding 36,000-ton capacity.• Aims to process 100% of cocoa locally by 2030; 44% processed in...
• Côte d’Ivoire opens $56.4M cocoa plant in Divo, adding 36,000-ton capacity.• Aims to process 100% of cocoa locally by 2030; 44% processed in...
• Africa to lead global pulses market by 2034, with per capita consumption topping 12 kg (OECD–FAO).• Production to grow by 900,000 tons annually,...
• Africa to lead global pulses market by 2034, with per capita consumption topping 12 kg (OECD–FAO).• Production to grow by 900,000 tons annually,...
• Ghana has set the 2025/2026 cocoa farmgate price at $5,040 per ton, up 62.5% year-on-year.• Cocoa farmers say the new rate still falls short of...
• Ghana has set the 2025/2026 cocoa farmgate price at $5,040 per ton, up 62.5% year-on-year.• Cocoa farmers say the new rate still falls short of...
In Africa, transportation can account for up to 45% of the cost of some goods. Most trade is conducted over land, and resolving bottlenecks at border...
In Africa, transportation can account for up to 45% of the cost of some goods. Most trade is conducted over land, and resolving bottlenecks at border...
• OCP will increase its TSP production to 7 million tonnes by end-2025.• The Moroccan group aims to add 9 million tonnes of total fertilizer capacity by...
• OCP will increase its TSP production to 7 million tonnes by end-2025.• The Moroccan group aims to add 9 million tonnes of total fertilizer capacity by...
• Mauritania signed a $446 million deal to build a large-scale sugar production complex.• The project aims to produce 250,000 tonnes of sugar...
• Mauritania signed a $446 million deal to build a large-scale sugar production complex.• The project aims to produce 250,000 tonnes of sugar...
The government of Côte d’Ivoire will allocate CFA25.3 billion (about $44 million) to support its cotton sector in the 2025/2026 season, Agriculture...
The government of Côte d’Ivoire will allocate CFA25.3 billion (about $44 million) to support its cotton sector in the 2025/2026 season, Agriculture...
• FAO and Japan to provide $1.2 million to support Côte d’Ivoire’s rice digitalization.• Funding builds on existing tools like the Orange Agritech...
• FAO and Japan to provide $1.2 million to support Côte d’Ivoire’s rice digitalization.• Funding builds on existing tools like the Orange Agritech...
Senegal plans to launch a national wheat strategy to support local production.
Eight local wheat varieties have been developed and tested since...
Senegal plans to launch a national wheat strategy to support local production.
Eight local wheat varieties have been developed and tested since...
The female cocoa chief advocates for a price of 4,500–5,000 cedis per sack compared to COCOBOD’s 3,100 price.
Farmers worldwide are pushing for a...
The female cocoa chief advocates for a price of 4,500–5,000 cedis per sack compared to COCOBOD’s 3,100 price.
Farmers worldwide are pushing for a...
• Kenya plans tea export deal with Algeria, discussed at UN summit.• Part of effort to diversify markets beyond top 10 buyers.• Algeria's tea market is...
• Kenya plans tea export deal with Algeria, discussed at UN summit.• Part of effort to diversify markets beyond top 10 buyers.• Algeria's tea market is...
Angelique International will establish a tractor-assembly facility in the DRC.
The company already runs similar plants in six African countries and...
Angelique International will establish a tractor-assembly facility in the DRC.
The company already runs similar plants in six African countries and...
Africa will boost fish consumption by 24% from 2025 to 2034, outpacing the global average of 13%.
Per capita fish consumption remains low in Africa...
Africa will boost fish consumption by 24% from 2025 to 2034, outpacing the global average of 13%.
Per capita fish consumption remains low in Africa...
Uganda’s coffee export earnings reached $2.2 billion in 2024/2025, doubling from $1.14 billion the previous year.
Coffee export volumes...
Uganda’s coffee export earnings reached $2.2 billion in 2024/2025, doubling from $1.14 billion the previous year.
Coffee export volumes...
CCBA invested $20.4 million to expand its Midrand plant’s production capacity.
The new line will bottle 72,000 units per hour, targeting...
CCBA invested $20.4 million to expand its Midrand plant’s production capacity.
The new line will bottle 72,000 units per hour, targeting...
Diageo may sell its East African beer operations worth up to $2 billion.
The company has hired Bank of America and Goldman Sachs for a...
Diageo may sell its East African beer operations worth up to $2 billion.
The company has hired Bank of America and Goldman Sachs for a...
• Malnutrition cases in Katsina State surged 208% compared to 2024.• Since early 2025, 652 children died at MSF facilities from lack of timely treatment.•...
• Malnutrition cases in Katsina State surged 208% compared to 2024.• Since early 2025, 652 children died at MSF facilities from lack of timely treatment.•...
Foreign rice fills the gap as local harvest falls by 10.7%, says the national statistics agency.
Highlights
● Senegal imported 1.38 million tonnes of...
Foreign rice fills the gap as local harvest falls by 10.7%, says the national statistics agency.
Highlights
● Senegal imported 1.38 million tonnes of...
Ogun State and Arise IIP will build a $2B textile plant producing 350,000 metric tons of garments yearly.
Set to begin in Sept 2025, the...
Ogun State and Arise IIP will build a $2B textile plant producing 350,000 metric tons of garments yearly.
Set to begin in Sept 2025, the...
Nigeria set up expert group for an oil palm traceability system to fight fraud and meet global standards
Aims to attract $315.5M in...
Nigeria set up expert group for an oil palm traceability system to fight fraud and meet global standards
Aims to attract $315.5M in...
Ethiopia plans to increase avocado cultivation from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares within five years.
The government uses the Green Legacy Initiative...
Ethiopia plans to increase avocado cultivation from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares within five years.
The government uses the Green Legacy Initiative...
South Africa plans to produce its own foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine starting in 2026.
Livestock accounts for 41% of the country’s...
South Africa plans to produce its own foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine starting in 2026.
Livestock accounts for 41% of the country’s...
Niger State signed a five-year cooperation deal with AfricaRice to boost rice output.
The project aims to increase paddy rice production from...
Niger State signed a five-year cooperation deal with AfricaRice to boost rice output.
The project aims to increase paddy rice production from...
Lower export taxes and record harvests fuel surge in grain shipments to the continent
Highlights
● Sub-Saharan Africa imported nearly 5 million tonnes...
Lower export taxes and record harvests fuel surge in grain shipments to the continent
Highlights
● Sub-Saharan Africa imported nearly 5 million tonnes...
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