By Brandon Moss March marks one of the most critical transition periods in the African agricultural calendar. Across the continent, this month signals a shift in seasons, market activity and farm decision-making that can shape food production outcomes for the rest of the year. From Southern Africa’s late-season crop development to East Africa’s long rains ...

Brandon Moss,  Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a defining moment. With a projected gross production value of $189.07 billion in 2025, the continent’s farming economy is both vast and vital. Yet beneath this promise lies a complex web of structural, environmental, and financial challenges that threaten to stall progress. If agriculture is to fulfill its ...

Chinese and Zambian personnel pose in front of harvested crops, showcasing the achievements and friendship from the cooperation. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s top market regulator stepped up its efforts to promote agricultural standardization in Zambia, as part of its broader push to strengthen people-to-people ties and boost the quality of agricultural production under the ...

CANBERRA/NAIROBI. Australia’s macadamia production could almost double in the next five years – if it weren’t for the ‘buts’ that could stand in the way. In Kenya, the harvest began as planned on 1 March. Australia wants to conquer the Indian market According to the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS), Australia could almost double its annual ...

Agriculture in Tanzania has employed more than 70 percent of the population and responsible in contributing one-third of the nation GDP.: [Photo/UN Women] Tanzania’s agriculturesector holds one-third of the country’s GDP and employs 75 per cent of the population. The government target is to raise crop exports by 48 per cent to $3.5 billion by ...