International News
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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. ... -
Kenya Urged to Maximise China Zero-Tariff Deal to Boost Agricultural Exports
Kenya is being urged to take full advantage of China’s new zero-tariff policy on agricultural exports, as industry leaders highlight the opportunity to significantly ... -
Nigeria Strengthens Data-Driven Agricultural Planning to Boost Food Security
Nigeria is accelerating efforts to build a more resilient and efficient food system through a coordinated, data-driven agricultural planning framework under the National Agribusiness ... -
Why South Africa Can’t Abandon Middle East Agricultural Markets Despite Ongoing Conflict
South Africa’s agricultural sector faces rising uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens trade flows, yet the region remains too important to ignore. ...
