Crops
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Africa Expands Banana Processing to Cut Post-Harvest Losses, Boost Export Earnings by 42%
Across sub-Saharan Africa, banana producers are increasingly turning to processing as a strategy to reduce post-harvest losses and unlock new revenue streams, marking a ... -
South Africa Boosts Citrus Exports to China With New Phytosanitary Deal
South Africa has secured a major boost for its citrus exports after signing a revised phytosanitary agreement with the People’s Republic of China, aimed ... -
Mozambique seeks private investment in seed production amid supply gaps
Mozambique is calling for increased private sector investment in seed production and agricultural inputs, as the country looks to strengthen domestic capacity following climate-related ... -
FAO, Zimbabwe and Mozambique Tackle Barriers to Formal Cross-Border Agritrade
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is spearheading efforts to formalise cross-border agritrade in Southern ... -
Potential Fuel Hikes Threaten South Africa’s Citrus Export Season
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing mounting pressure as anticipated fuel price increases and rising logistics costs threaten to disrupt the 2026 export season. ... -
New International Network Launched to Advance Environmental Monitoring and Climate-Smart Farming in Africa
A new international initiative aimed at strengthening environmental monitoring and promoting climate-smart agriculture across Africa has been launched by the James Hutton Institute in ... -
Ghanaian Entrepreneur Showcases Cocoa Waste Skincare Innovation at Global Agribusiness Fair
A Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur is gaining international attention for transforming cocoa waste into high-value skincare products, highlighting the growing role of innovation in Africa’s ... -
Fertiliser Shortage Threatens Kenya’s 2026 Maize Harvest
Kenya is facing a looming threat to its 2026 maize harvest as farmers in key growing regions report a critical shortage of subsidised fertiliser, ... -
Ghana–Spain Deal Targets Tomato Self-Sufficiency to Cut Imports and Boost Agro-Industry
Ghana has strengthened its agricultural cooperation with Spain through a new investment-driven partnership aimed at expanding tomato production and processing, as the country works ... -
Bayer and IITA Launch $1.2M Research Partnership to Boost Crop Yields Across Africa
A Major Breakthrough for African Agriculture In a significant move to transform farming across sub-Saharan Africa, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Bayer have ...
