International News
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Africa’s Agricultural Breakthrough Depends on Logistics, Not Just Harvests
Africa holds immense promise in agriculture, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and a youthful population eager to contribute. Smallholder farmers in ... -
South Africa: Citrus export estimates revised upward as demand surges
South Africa’s citrus industry has revised its 2025 export outlook sharply upward, with 188.2 million cartons now expected to be shipped — a 10% ... -
Lesotho Enforces Import Ban on Eggs, Cabbage, and Potatoes to Protect Local Agriculture
By Brandon Moss Lesotho has officially enforced a nationwide ban on the importation of eggs, cabbage, and potatoes, a move aimed at strengthening domestic ... -
South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Faces Uneven Recovery Amid Disease and Trade Disruptions
By Brandon Moss South Africa’s agricultural sector is showing signs of a fragmented recovery in 2025, with sharp contrasts between thriving crop production and ... -
Eswatini and FAO advance climate-resilient agriculture with modern farming technologies
A young woman works inside an irrigation tunnel in Eswatini, part of a programme deploying greenhouse and shade net structures to shield crops from ... -
South Africa’s Revised US Trade Offer — Agriculture at the Forefront of Economic Diplomacy
In response to a steep 30% tariff hike imposed by the United States, South Africa has submitted a comprehensive trade proposal aimed at preserving ... -
A sustainable solution to protecting groundwater from oil spills
Image: Environmental Road Drain Fibertex Nonowvens has developed a dependable and sustainable solution to protect groundwater from oil spills. EnviTex Oil is an advanced ... -
Export Diversification: The Engine of South Africa’s Agricultural Future
By Brandon Moss AgriFocus Africa South Africa’s agricultural sector has quietly undergone a transformation over the past three decades—doubling in both value and volume. ... -
South Africa’s Exporters Brace for Disruption as US Tariff Deadline Passes
With the original deadline for new US tariffs now expired, South Africa’s government appears to be pivoting inward—prioritizing domestic support over efforts to halt ... -
Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation
Guest Column by Dr. Lawrence Haddad (GAIN) and Ms. Estherine Fotabong (AUDA-NEPAD) Transforming agrifood systems lies at the heart of the revamped Comprehensive Africa ...
