Crops
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African Negotiators to Push for Greater Agricultural Climate Finance at COP31
African climate negotiators are preparing to push for increased and more accessible climate finance for agriculture at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference ... -
Kenya Maps Soils Across 45 Counties to Help Farmers Improve Crop Yields
Kenya is expanding access to soil testing and digital mapping to help farmers make better decisions about fertiliser use, crop selection and soil management ... -
African Farmers Urged to Prepare for a Hotter, Drier November as El Niño Threatens 2026/27 Planting Season
African farmers are being urged to prepare for potentially challenging growing conditions this November, as climate forecasts point to below-normal rainfall and above-average temperatures ... -
South Africa’s Lemon Exports Continue to Grow Despite Market Disruptions
South Africa’s lemon industry has recorded another strong export season, packing 51 million cartons in 2026 as rising production and growing demand for seedless ... -
Zimbabwe’s Dewure Irrigation Scheme Supports Nearly 500 Farmers
The revitalised Dewure Irrigation Scheme in Zimbabwe’s Buhera District is helping nearly 500 farmers produce crops in a drought-prone area, demonstrating the role of ... -
Philippines Seeks South African Market Access for Mango Exports
The Philippines is seeking to expand its agricultural exports to South Africa by securing market access for Philippine mangoes, while the two countries review ... -
Why Crop Resilience is Becoming as Important as Yield
Image: Venessa Moodley (Supplied) As weather extremes become more frequent, the measure of a successful crop is increasingly not only what it can produce ... -
Africa’s Agricultural Future Depends on Restoring Soil Health and Indigenous Knowledge
By Brandon Moss Africa’s agricultural challenges extend beyond crop yields and access to modern technology. They also raise fundamental questions about land ownership, indigenous ... -
Zambia–Kenya Maize Export Deal Faces Legal Challenge Over 540,000-Tonne Shipment
By Brandon Moss A major maize export agreement between Zambia and Kenya is facing a legal challenge after a petitioner asked Kenya’s High Court ... -
Africa’s Cotton Opportunity: Turning Raw Fibre Into Jobs, Industry and Exports
By Brandon Moss Africa’s cotton industry is at a crossroads. The continent is a major producer of the crop and an important supplier to ...
