Author: Brandon Moss
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South African Fruit Exports Hit Record High in 2025 Despite Tariffs and Port Disruptions
Johannesburg, South Africa — January 2026 South Africa’s fruit sector delivered record export volumes in 2025, defying rising input costs, policy uncertainty, and persistent ... -
Zambia’s FISP E-Voucher Rollout: Mechanics and Market Effects
Zambia has accelerated reforms to its Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) through the nationwide rollout of a digital e-voucher system, covering all districts. The ... -
Horn of Africa Drought: Scale, Immediate Needs, and Agricultural Impacts
A prolonged, multi-year drought continues to affect large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, with the Horn of Africa remaining among the most severely exposed regions. ... -
Kampala Declaration: A Practical Roadmap for Resilient African Agrifood Systems
The Kampala CAADP Declaration, adopted at the African Union Extraordinary Summit held in Kampala in January 2025, marks a decisive shift in Africa’s agricultural ... -
Africa Agri Expo 2026 to Unite Global Stakeholders Across the Food Value Chain
The 9th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE) 2026 is scheduled to be held on 11 and 12 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International ... -
Zambia’s Rainy Season: What Farmers Should Do Now
The rainy season across Zambia has intensified, with widespread rainfall saturating soils to nearly full capacity. According to the Zambia Meteorological Department, soil moisture ... -
Failed by Government’s Insurance Schemes, Niger Women Farmers Go Spiritual
In Niger State, women farmers are losing faith in government-backed agricultural insurance schemes designed to protect them from crop failure, drought, and pest invasion. ... -
Impact of Wildlife on Livestock Production in Zimbabwe
By Bioengineer December 30, 2025 Biology Reading Time: 4 mins Zimbabwe’s livestock sector in 2025 faced a pressing challenge: how to sustain rural livelihoods ... -
Agriculture in 2025: Trends that Shaped Nigeria’s Food Production
Nigeria’s agricultural landscape in 2025 reflected the complex interplay of policy reforms, market forces, and environmental pressures. For AgriFocus Africa readers, the year offers ... -
The Youth Return to Farming
Across several African countries the old rural‑to‑urban script is being rewritten. Young people who once chased formal office jobs are returning to villages to ...
