Food
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AI-driven Initiative Targets Nigeria’s Costly farm Losses
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to tackle its persistent agricultural inefficiencies, as billions of naira continue to be lost annually to poor harvest management, ... -
Africa can Become the World’s Breadbasket — but Execution will Decide the Outcome
Africa has the potential to position itself as a global food powerhouse, but turning that potential into reality will depend on sustained investment, infrastructure ... -
Climate Change Threatens Africa’s Food Systems
Africa’s agricultural sector is facing increasing strain as climate change accelerates, posing a significant threat to food security, farmer livelihoods, and economic stability across ... -
South Africa’s Maize Industry: Strong Production Meets Export Pressure
South Africa’s maize industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with production forecasts for the 2025/26 season estimated at around 16 million tonnes, remaining well above ... -
Xtralarge Boss Urges New Image for Agriculture to Drive Nigeria’s Food Security
Nigeria must urgently redefine agriculture from a subsistence activity into a modern, profitable enterprise if it is to secure its food future, according to ... -
Tanzania Targets 235,000 Tons of Avocados as Export Strategy Gains Pace
Tanzania is ramping up its horticulture ambitions, targeting avocado production of 235,000 tons by the 2026/27 season, up from 201,354 tons recorded in 2024/25. ... -
FINAS 2026 Summit Targets Action on Financing Africa’s Food Systems
From Left: Kennedy Oketch, Agriculture Economy and Financial Advisor, GIZ Kenya, David Adama, Senior Policy Officer, AGRA, Rashid Khator, Secretary of Administration in the ... -
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 ... -
Kenya Sets Minimum Macadamia Price to Protect Farmers and Reform Value Chain
Mutahi Kagwe has introduced a minimum purchase price of Sh100 per kilogram (approximately US$0.77/kg) for macadamia nuts, as Kenya steps up efforts to stabilise ... -
Mozambique Targets 80% Food Self-Sufficiency Within 10 Years
Mozambique is aiming to achieve 80% self-sufficiency in the production of basic food commodities within the next decade, as part of a broader strategy ...
