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Cold Chain Investment Emerges as Key to Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Africa
Across Africa, post-harvest losses remain one of the biggest challenges facing the agricultural sector, with estimates suggesting that 30% to 50% of perishable produce ... -
AGRA Chair Calls for Systems Approach to Transform Africa’s Agriculture
Africa must shift from fragmented agricultural interventions to a fully integrated, systems-based approach if it is to unlock meaningful transformation of its food systems, ... -
Experts Promote Indigenous Crops to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria
Agricultural experts and policymakers in Nigeria are calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops as a key strategy to build climate-resilient food systems and ... -
Cameroon, Switzerland Partner to Establish Obala Institute as Central Africa’s Agri-Research Hub
Cameroon and Switzerland have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening agricultural research and positioning the Agricultural Institute of Obala as ... -
Reflecting on Land Reform During Human Rights Day Commemorations
By Peter Setou 20 March 2026 – Land Reform: As South Africa commemorates the 66th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March – ... -
South Africa’s Economy Grows 1.1% in 2025 Driven by Agriculture and Services
South Africa recorded 1.1% economic growth in 2025, supported largely by strong performances in the agriculture and services sectors, according to official data released ... -
Why a Healthy Gut and Strong Agriculture Matter for Africa’s Future
By Olisaeloka P. Okocha Jr Africa’s long-term development may depend on two factors that are rarely discussed together: human health and agriculture. From history ... -
Egypt Moves to Shield Agricultural Exports as Airspace Closures Disrupt Trade Routes
The Egyptian government has intensified inter-ministerial coordination to cushion the impact of airspace closures in several countries on national exports, with particular focus on ... -
Kenya’s Deepening Drought Crisis Exposes Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Kenya is facing one of its most severe drought emergencies in recent years, with more than 2 million people confronting food insecurity as consecutive ... -
Kenya’s KALRO Land Dispute Raises Alarm Over the Future of Agricultural Research
KALRO Scientists, Farmers Revolt as Muguga Research Land Faces Quiet Push Toward Agri-City Amid Leadership and Credibility Crisis A proposal to convert part of ...
