Namibia continues to rely heavily on imported potatoes, with the country sourcing approximately 66% of domestic demand from South Africa during 2025 despite ongoing efforts to expand local production. According to the Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency, Namibia spent around N$226.6 million (US$12.5 million) on potato imports during 2025, ...

Efforts to reduce Africa’s heavy reliance on imported wheat gained momentum at the third Regional Wheat Summit held in N’Djamena, where stakeholders from across West and Central Africa called for accelerated investment in production, research and regional cooperation. The summit was convened under the West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network and brought together policymakers, ...

Ghana has strengthened its agricultural cooperation with Spain through a new investment-driven partnership aimed at expanding tomato production and processing, as the country works to reduce heavy reliance on imports and build a stronger agro-industrial base. The agreement, discussed in Barcelona, focuses on improving value addition in agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers, and developing large-scale commercial ...

By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong crop. That expectation has now been confirmed. The season has delivered an ample harvest of 16.44 million tonnes, a 28 percent increase year-on-year and the ...

By Brandon Moss  Lesotho has officially enforced a nationwide ban on the importation of eggs, cabbage, and potatoes, a move aimed at strengthening domestic agriculture and reducing reliance on foreign produce. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition announced that the restrictions, which began earlier this year, are now fully operational. The decision follows ...

Nigeria should be producing more food to stabilize food prices, while creating jobs and reducing foreign exchange spending Fifth from left: Prof Emeritus Olugbemiro Jegede; AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina; Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Most Rev Henry C. Ndukuba at the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa retreat, where Adesina spoke on ...

President William Ruto wants Kenya to halve its value of food imports to Sh250 billion in 10 years, as he directed the agriculture ministry to urgently release fertiliser to farmers in readiness for the planting season. Dr Ruto said his administration has invested enormous resources on farm inputs with the aim of properly equipping farmers ...