By Brandon Moss A major maize export agreement between Zambia and Kenya is facing a legal challenge after a petitioner asked Kenya’s High Court in Mombasa to temporarily halt the planned importation of 540,000 metric tonnes of maize by Baita Trading Company Limited. The proposed shipment, equivalent to approximately six million 90-kilogramme bags, involves maize ...

South Africa is looking to expand its macadamia exports by opening new markets, addressing tariff barriers and improving logistics, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global nut trade. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen said government and industry need to work together to identify new sources of demand ...

South African agricultural exporters are gaining greater access to the Chinese market following an agreement that opens China to South African cherry exports, creating new opportunities for producers and businesses across the agricultural value chain. Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp signed a market-access protocol with Sun Meijun of China’s General Administration of Customs on 8 September ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a record $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 10% year on year as stronger export volumes and improved commodity prices boosted overseas sales. The latest figures from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa also show a sharp recovery in shipments to the United States, which increased ...

Nigeria has resumed onion exports to Ghana after the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) lifted its suspension on cross-border shipments, reopening an important agricultural trade route between the two West African markets. The decision, announced on August 19, follows consultations involving the trade ministries of Nigeria and Ghana, diplomatic authorities, ...

INDONESIA – Indonesia is stepping up efforts to diversify its export markets by targeting Central Asia and Africa as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on traditional trading partners and expand opportunities for higher-value agricultural and processed products. The initiative forms part of the government’s long-term export development agenda, which aims to strengthen ...

Zimbabwe is targeting the establishment of 100 hectares of a newly introduced high-yield blueberry variety by the end of 2026 as the country continues to strengthen its position in the global horticulture market. The initiative is being spearheaded by agricultural company Kuminda, which has secured exclusive rights to cultivate and distribute the Fruit Vision blueberry ...

Zimbabwe’s citrus industry has recorded strong export growth in 2026, with export earnings rising by 69 percent during the first four months of the year as production volumes and international demand continued to increase. The latest figures highlight the growing importance of the citrus sector to Zimbabwe’s agricultural economy, export diversification efforts and rural development ...

Nigeria’s coffee industry stands at a crossroads. While global demand for coffee continues to rise and African producers such as Ethiopia and Uganda enjoy record export earnings, Nigeria’s coffee sector remains largely dormant, constrained by decades of underinvestment, weak policy support, aging plantations, and limited market access. Industry stakeholders now believe the country has an ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports increased significantly during the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$3.7 billion and recording year-on-year growth of 11 percent. The strong performance was driven by higher export volumes, improved global commodity prices, and sustained demand for South African fresh produce across key international markets. Fresh fruit exports continued to play a major ...