Projects
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Climate-smart Seeds Gain Momentum as African Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather
AgriFocus Africa | 21 January 2026 Africa’s agricultural sector is accelerating its shift toward climate-smart seed varieties as farmers across the continent grapple with ... -
Great Green Wall Initiative: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities for African Agriculture
By Linda Nkonde/Agrifocus Africa Journalist The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel, an ambitious pan-African environmental and agricultural initiative, continues to ... -
Türkiye’s gateway to international agriculture opens its doors for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and global partnerships
Konya Agriculture 2026 offers global agricultural innovation to MENA and global markets, highlighting Türkiye’s industrial capability, smart agriculture technologies, and strengthened agri-business partnerships KONYA, ... -
South Africa’s 10-year foot-and-mouth plan: A roadmap for containment and resilience
In response to the recent surge in foot-and-mouth cases, South African authorities have set out a 10-year plan aimed at eradication, containment and long-term ... -
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 ... -
Revitalising Co-ops in Edo State, Nigeria: Local Action with National Potential
Edo State plans to revitalise agricultural cooperatives as part of its SHINE agenda. How stronger co-ops can improve production, finance and market access for ... -
Africa’s Agribusiness Transformation Will Be Built by Markets, Not Aid
For decades, Africa’s agribusiness narrative has been shaped largely by discussions around food aid, productivity gaps, and the vulnerability of smallholder farmers. While these ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Algeria Rolls Out Interest-Free Loans to Expand Farm Cold Storage and Cut Post-Harvest Losses
The Algerian government has launched a nationwide interest-free financing programme aimed at expanding on-farm and cooperative-level cold storage infrastructure, a move expected to significantly ...
