South Africa has secured a major boost for its citrus exports after signing a revised phytosanitary agreement with the People’s Republic of China, aimed at easing cold treatment requirements and improving market access. The agreement, signed in Pretoria by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng, is expected to enhance export efficiency, lower ...

South Africa’s citrus industry is facing mounting pressure as anticipated fuel price increases and rising logistics costs threaten to disrupt the 2026 export season. The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has warned that higher fuel prices—combined with additional container surcharges linked to ongoing Middle East hostilities—could significantly impact producers already operating on tight ...

Kenya is being urged to take full advantage of China’s new zero-tariff policy on agricultural exports, as industry leaders highlight the opportunity to significantly expand the country’s presence in global fresh produce markets. The tariff-free access, set to take effect on May 1, 2026, is part of a broader trade framework by China aimed at ...

The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for local farmers. In a statement issued on Thursday, Principal Public Relations Officer Balewa Zyuulu said the decision reflects government efforts to support agricultural growth while ...

South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s record of 203.4 million cartons. As the world’s second-largest citrus exporter after Spain, South Africa continues to play a vital role in global fruit supply, ...

Africa is making gradual progress toward food security, but significant structural challenges continue to slow the continent’s path to ending hunger. Despite vast agricultural potential, millions across the continent still face food insecurity, with over 87 million people in East and Southern Africa experiencing hunger and tens of millions more at risk in other regions. ...

Kenya’s tea export sector is facing mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt global shipping routes, leaving millions of kilograms of tea stranded at the port of Mombasa. The delays are beginning to ripple across the value chain, raising concerns about export earnings, market stability, and farmer livelihoods. According to the ...

South Africa is strengthening its agricultural export capacity with the awarding of two major port concessions at the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban. The move is aimed at improving logistics efficiency and supporting the country’s growing fresh produce and bulk agricultural exports. The initiative, led by the Transnet National Ports Authority, is ...

Burkina Faso has announced an immediate ban on fresh tomato exports in a decisive move to protect its domestic agro-processing industry and secure raw material supply—triggering potential ripple effects across West Africa. The directive, issued on March 16, 2026, suspends all exports of fresh tomatoes nationwide, with authorities warning of strict enforcement and legal consequences ...

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt more than just energy markets—it is now posing a growing risk to global food security, particularly in Africa, where millions depend on imported rice. Maritime Disruptions Hit Global Trade The conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran has severely affected shipping routes around the ...