As Africa’s agripreneurship ecosystem continues to expand, agricultural events across the continent are becoming critical platforms for innovation, networking, and investment. In 2026, several high-impact conferences and expos will bring together farmers, startups, policymakers, and investors—offering valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration. AgriFocus Africa will be on the ground covering these key events, highlighting trends, ...

Agritech in Africa is rapidly transforming the agricultural landscape, offering innovative solutions to some of the sector’s most persistent challenges. From limited access to markets and financing to unpredictable weather patterns, technology is helping farmers overcome barriers and improve productivity. Mobile technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Farmers are increasingly using mobile apps ...

Livestock farming in Africa is undergoing a significant transformation as farmers adopt innovative practices to meet rising demand for animal products. With a growing population and increasing urbanization, the need for meat, milk, and poultry is expanding rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for the sector. Traditionally, livestock farming has been characterized by low productivity ...

Morocco is rapidly transforming Africa’s avocado export landscape, overtaking Kenya to become the continent’s leading exporter in 2025. The shift highlights how logistics, infrastructure, and market access are now redefining global agricultural trade. Africa’s Avocado Exports Surge in 2025 According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Africa exported approximately 430,000 tonnes of avocados in ...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to ripple through global agricultural markets, raising concerns about fertiliser supply disruptions and rising food prices across Africa. The crisis intensified after Iran blocked shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy and fertiliser exports. While global attention initially focused on ...

Goat farming remains one of the most resilient and accessible agricultural enterprises across Africa. From arid pastoral zones in the Sahel to mixed crop-livestock systems in Southern Africa, goats provide income, nutrition and financial security to millions of households. As climate variability intensifies and land pressures increase, goats are increasingly viewed as a strategic livestock ...

Officials from the KOPIA Uganda Center distribute bags of rice seeds developed by the center to farmers in Doho, Uganda, in November 2023. (Courtesy of the Rural Development Administration) South Korea is expanding its agricultural development partnership with Africa, targeting the production of more than 11,000 tons of seed rice annually across the continent by ...

The Tanzanian government has embarked on a bold campaign to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sugar sector, aiming to close a 700,000-tonne national supply gap and position the country as a leading agricultural powerhouse within the East African Community. Recognizing a significant shortfall in domestic sugar production, the government is rolling out incentives ...

By Robin Eveleigh A grassroots regenerative agriculture initiative in Kenya is transforming smallholder farming, helping thousands of rural producers cut crop failure, reduce chemical inputs and dramatically increase yields. Led by Farm Africa, the STRAK project — Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya — has supported more than 60,000 smallholder farmers since 2017, improving soil health, ...

The government of Kenya has expanded its fertiliser subsidy programme ahead of the 2026 long rains season, reinforcing efforts to stabilise food production and shield farmers from volatile global input prices. Under the revised framework, additional fertiliser volumes have been allocated to the National Cereals and Produce Board depots across key grain-growing counties including Uasin ...