International News
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South Africa Eyes China as Record Soybean Harvest Boosts Export Opportunities
South Africa is preparing to expand its soybean exports after forecasting its largest harvest on record, with China emerging as a promising new market ... -
South Africa’s Pecan Industry Enjoys Strong Export Season as Global Demand Rises
South Africa’s pecan industry is enjoying another successful season, with growers reporting strong export activity as international demand for the premium tree nut continues ... -
Nigeria Bans Raw Cocoa Bean Exports to Boost Local Processing and Value Addition
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has announced a ban on the export of raw cocoa beans as part of an ambitious strategy to expand domestic ... -
Zimbabwe Ships First-Ever Blueberry Consignment to China
Zimbabwe has achieved a major milestone for its horticultural industry after exporting its first-ever shipment of blueberries to China, marking the opening of a ... -
South African Fruit Growers Recover as Flood-hit Export Operations Resume
Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Western Cape and Eastern Cape are gradually returning to normal operations after severe flooding disrupted harvesting, damaged ... -
South Africa Exports First Commercial Plum Shipment to China in Major Trade Milestone
South Africa has taken a significant step in expanding its agricultural exports with the departure of its first commercial shipment of locally produced plums ... -
Nigeria’s Sesame Export Outlook Faces Threat from Insecurity and Flooding
Nigeria’s sesame industry could face significant challenges in 2026 as rising insecurity and the risk of flooding threaten production across key farming regions, raising ... -
Zambia and US Expand US$491 Million Agricultural Grant to Boost Lobito Corridor Infrastructure
Zambia and the United States have expanded a US$491 million agricultural grant programme to include infrastructure that will strengthen the strategically important Lobito Corridor, ... -
Zimbabwe Targets 100 Hectares of New Blueberry Variety to Boost Exports
Zimbabwe is targeting the establishment of 100 hectares of a newly introduced high-yield blueberry variety by the end of 2026 as the country continues ... -
South Africa Resumes Major Maize Exports as Record Harvest Drives Agricultural Recovery
South Africa has restarted large-scale maize exports for the first time since December 2023, marking a major milestone for the country’s agricultural sector as ...
