International News
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African Development Bank Group receives $14 million in first funding allocation under Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new private sector financing window
More than 1.5 million smallholder farmers and 500 agro-dealers and cooperatives are expected to benefit. WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, October 27, 2025/ ... -
Export-Ready Avocado Clusters Boost Farmer Incomes in East Africa
Several East African districts have organised cluster-based avocado production models that bridge smallholder supply into export-certified packhouses, enabling farmers to access premium markets and ... -
Implementation of South Africa’s Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan Is Essential
Since the Department of Agriculture’s recent seminar on the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), discussion has shifted from design to delivery; the pressing ... -
Zimbabwe’s Crocodile Farming Industry Earns $36 Million in Export Revenue
Harare, 15 October 2025 — Zimbabwe’s crocodile farming sector has recorded a significant boost in export earnings, now generating an average of US$36 million ... -
Kenya’s Specialty Coffee Boom Spurs Export Growth and Farmer Cooperatives
Kenya’s specialty coffee sector is experiencing a renaissance, driven by surging global demand and premium pricing. According to the Coffee Directorate, exports of AA-grade ... -
Tanzania Loses Hosting Rights for Apimondia 2027, Casting Shadow Over Africa’s Apiculture Ambitions
By Brandon Moss Tanzania has lost the hosting rights for the 50th International Apicultural Congress (Apimondia 2027), a global event that was expected to ... -
ILRI and Kenya Dairy Board Forge Five-Year Pact to Transform Dairy Sector
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening collaboration to ... -
Uganda’s Coffee Export Revenue Drops Despite Higher Output
Kampala, Sept. 23 — Uganda’s coffee export earnings declined by 8.2% in August compared to the same period last year, according to a report ... -
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports to U.S. Surge 26% in Q2 2025
South Africa recorded a 26% year-on-year increase in agricultural exports to the United States during the second quarter of 2025, reaching a total value ... -
Namibia’s Citrus Bet: A $250M Push Toward Regional Dominance
In a move that signals Namibia’s agricultural ambitions, the government has unveiled a $250 million citrus development plan aimed at transforming the country into ...
