Sustainable agriculture is emerging as a critical pillar for Africa’s future, with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations identifying seven core practices to strengthen soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience across the continent by 2026. With Africa facing increasing climate pressures, soil degradation, and water scarcity, these practices provide a roadmap for ...

FAO leads discussions on biodiversity governance and nature-positive agriculture at the inaugural Biodiversity Summit for Africa in Gaborone, advancing strategies to align national food systems with the Kunming‑Montreal framework. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) played a central role at the inaugural Biodiversity Summit for Africa in Gaborone (2–5 November 2025), ...

Highlighting the Importance of Mangroves on World Environmental Health Day On 26th September, World Environmental Health Day reminds us that restoring ecosystems is vital. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in keeping coastal and marine environments healthy and resilient. Yet, despite supporting extraordinary wildlife diversity, these unique ecosystems are facing unprecedented threats from development, deforestation, ...

By Dowell, Agrifocus Africa July 21, 2025 In Ethiopia’s lush Ilu Ababor Zone, a multi-year conservation and coffee development initiative is demonstrating how sustainable agroforestry can simultaneously drive income and protect ecosystems. Led by UK-based NGO Farm Africa, the project supports “forest coffee” systems—coffee grown under native tree canopies—offering a compelling alternative to deforestation-driven monoculture. ...

by Aimee Gabay The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released agricultural development plans for 40 countries across the continent that outline pathways to improving food security and productivity. But a recent report by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) argues that the AfDB initiative, which seeks to industrialize African food systems at a cost ...