Sustainable agriculture is emerging as a critical pillar for Africa’s future, with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations identifying seven core practices to strengthen soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience across the continent by 2026. With Africa facing increasing climate pressures, soil degradation, and water scarcity, these practices provide a roadmap for ...

Africa’s agriculture sector holds enormous promise as an engine for economic transformation, yet recent performance falls short of that potential. Despite the continent’s vast arable land and the central role farming plays in millions of livelihoods, agricultural contribution to GDP growth has stagnated. Weather extremes have played a part, but deeper issues — limited investment ...

By Brandon Moss A growing trade dispute between Tanzania and South Africa is threatening to disrupt agricultural supply chains across the region. On October 5, 2025, Tanzania imposed restrictions on imports from South Africa and Malawi, citing phytosanitary requirements. The move has sparked outrage among South African exporters, who have warned of retaliatory measures that ...

Nairobi, December 01, 2022 —African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the selection of 50 African mid-career women as Fellows in the first cohort of its newest two-year career development program. Inspired by the flagship AWARD Fellowship Model, the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship, aims to grow a ...