International News
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South Africa Becomes World’s Largest Citrus Exporter as Logistics Pressure Mounts
South Africa has officially become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume after shipping 2.9 million tonnes of citrus during 2025, narrowly overtaking Spain ... -
Ghana Revises January Growth Lower as Agriculture Sector Loses Momentum
Agriculture slowdown weighs on Ghana’s economic growth outlook Ghana has revised its January 2026 economic growth estimate downward, with weaker agricultural performance emerging as ... -
DRC Investment Forum Targets Agriculture Transformation Through Major Agribusiness Push
The upcoming DRC Investment Forum 2026 will place agriculture at the centre of discussions on economic transformation as investors, policymakers and agribusiness leaders examine ... -
Mastering the Cut – The Art and Science of Pruning
It’s that time of year again, winter, a time for one of gardening’s most counterintuitive practices: cutting back to encourage growth. Pruning, typically done ... -
Africa Moves to Cut Wheat Import Dependence Through Regional Innovation Push
Efforts to reduce Africa’s heavy reliance on imported wheat gained momentum at the third Regional Wheat Summit held in N’Djamena, where stakeholders from across ... -
China Opens Wider Market Access for African Citrus Exports
China has introduced a zero-tariff program covering imports from 53 African countries and approved amendments to South Africa’s citrus cold-treatment protocol, moves expected 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. ... -
Kenya Launches World Agriculture Forum Country Council for Next-gen Agriculture Growth
ILRI Director General Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng addresses delegates attending the launch of the World Agriculture Forum Kenya Country Council. Photo Credits: Saleef Nyambok (ILRI) ... -
Germany Commits Over $50 Million to Boost Mozambique’s Agribusiness Sector
The Germany government has pledged more than US$50 million to support agribusiness development in Mozambique, targeting increased investment in mechanisation, productivity and agro-industrial growth. ... -
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. ...
