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Floods, Food and Farms: How Southern Africa’s Extreme Weather Is Reshaping Agriculture
Widespread flooding in southern Africa in January 2026 threatens crops and livelihoods. We look at immediate impacts, early losses, and resilient recovery steps for ... -
South Africa’s FMD Crisis: Farmers Brace for Economic Shock
South Africa faces a severe foot-and-mouth outbreak in January 2026. What it means for livestock, trade and smallholders — and how farmers, vets and ... -
AGOA Expiry Poses Serious Risk to African Exports, World Bank Warns
The World Bank has warned that the scheduled expiration of the United States’ African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in late 2025 could significantly ... -
How Modern Techniques Hold the Ace in Agribusiness
Agriculture remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth, food security and employment. Yet, despite having more than 82 million hectares of arable land, only about ... -
Industrialising Agriculture Key to Ending Food Imports and Boosting Growth in Nigeria, Says Former AfDB Adviser
Image:Getty A former senior adviser to the African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Nigeria to industrialise its agricultural sector as a critical pathway to ... -
Prof. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Calls for Urgent Industrialisation of Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
Nigeria must urgently transition from subsistence farming to an industrialised agricultural system if it is to achieve food security, economic diversification, and sustainable job ... -
Zambia’s FISP E-Voucher Rollout: Mechanics and Market Effects
Zambia has accelerated reforms to its Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) through the nationwide rollout of a digital e-voucher system, covering all districts. The ... -
Horn of Africa Drought: Scale, Immediate Needs, and Agricultural Impacts
A prolonged, multi-year drought continues to affect large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, with the Horn of Africa remaining among the most severely exposed regions. ... -
Kampala Declaration: A Practical Roadmap for Resilient African Agrifood Systems
The Kampala CAADP Declaration, adopted at the African Union Extraordinary Summit held in Kampala in January 2025, marks a decisive shift in Africa’s agricultural ... -
African Agriculture Events Calendar 2026
Image: BMG@Nampo 2022 January 29–31 | Agro & Poultry Africa – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Agro & Poultry Africa International Trade Exhibition returns ...
