Nigeria has resumed onion exports to Ghana after the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) lifted its suspension on cross-border shipments. The association announced the decision on August 19 following consultations with the trade ministries of Nigeria and Ghana, diplomatic authorities, ECOWAS and other stakeholders. The suspension had disrupted onion supply ...

Nigeria has resumed onion exports to Ghana after the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) lifted its suspension on cross-border shipments, reopening an important agricultural trade route between the two West African markets. The decision, announced on August 19, follows consultations involving the trade ministries of Nigeria and Ghana, diplomatic authorities, ...

Morocco’s onion exports soared to record-breaking heights in the 2024–2025 season, reaching 64,900 tons valued at $238 million. This dramatic surge followed the lifting of export restrictions to West Africa, marking a 4.8-fold increase over the previous season and surpassing the 2022–2023 record by 3%, according to agricultural analytics platform EastFruit. The rebound comes after ...

By Brandon Moss | AgriFocus Africa Onions are more than just a kitchen staple—they’re a high-demand cash crop with year-round market potential across Africa. Whether you’re a smallholder farmer in Zambia or managing a cooperative in Kenya, onions offer a reliable income stream when cultivated with care and precision. This guide walks you through the ...

Zambia National Farmers Union President JERVIS ZIMBA says Zambia is now self sufficient in onion production . Mr. ZIMBA says the country has not imported the product in the past two years as private farmers have increased their production thereby satisfying the local market. Speaking at Damust Farm in Mkushi District when President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ...