International News
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Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji Faults Food Importation Policy, Urges Subsidies for Farmers
The outgoing President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticised Nigeria’s reliance on food importation as a strategy to curb rising ... -
South Africa’s Macadamia Industry at a Crossroads as Export Pressures Mount
South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering a decisive new phase after more than a decade of rapid expansion and record-breaking prices. Industry leaders are ... -
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Grow 10% Despite Trade & Infrastructure Pressures
South Africa’s agricultural export sector is projected to exceed $13.7 billion in 2026, following 10% year-on-year growth in the first nine months of 2025, ... -
South Africa Agricultural Exports Hit Record $15.1bn in 2025 Despite Trade Headwinds
South Africa’s agricultural exports delivered a resilient performance in 2025, reaching a record $15.1 billion, up 10% year-on-year, despite significant global trade policy shifts ... -
Ethiopia Strengthens Global Financial Partnerships to Modernise Agriculture
Ethiopia is intensifying engagement with international financial institutions to mobilise capital for agricultural transformation, irrigation expansion and agro-industrial development. As one of Africa’s fastest-growing ... -
African Development Bank Approves $200 Million to Boost Nigeria’s Agricultural Production and Cut Food Imports
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria aimed at scaling up agricultural production, strengthening value chains, and ... -
Tanzania Showcases AI-Driven Agricultural Reforms at Africa Food Trade Summit in Nairobi
David Silinde represented Tanzania at the Private Sector Engagement Summit on Sustainable Food Trade and Investment in Africa, held in Nairobi, where he highlighted ... -
South Africa’s Farm Exports Hit Record $15.1bn in 2025 Despite Sharp Decline in US Shipments
South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a historic $15.1 billion in 2025, marking a 10% year-on-year increase and extending the sector’s growth streak to seven ... -
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports to the US Held Firm in 2025 — But the Outlook Is Fragile
South Africa’s agricultural exports to the United States showed resilience in 2025, but underlying data suggests that this stability may prove short-lived as higher ... -
South Africa’s Agricultural Production Outlook for 2026: Growth and Challenges Ahead
By Brandon Moss Overview South Africa’s agricultural sector ended 2025 with overall growth, but performance varied sharply across crops and regions. As the continent’s ...
