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 ...

Tanzania’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth in production and exports under the country’s Third Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III), as the government positions agriculture at the centre of its upcoming Development Vision 2050 strategy. The new long-term development vision is scheduled to launch on July 1, with agriculture expected to remain a key driver ...

South Africa has officially become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume after shipping 2.9 million tonnes of citrus during 2025, narrowly overtaking Spain in global export rankings. According to the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the latest export figures reflect the continued expansion of South Africa’s export-driven citrus sector and its growing ...

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 ...