Sub-Saharan Africa has become the largest African destination for French agricultural exports, overtaking North Africa in a shift that highlights changing trade dynamics across the continent and the growing importance of African consumer markets. According to data published by France’s Ministry of Agriculture and FranceAgriMer, exports of French agricultural products to Sub-Saharan Africa reached €2.2 ...

Across sub-Saharan Africa, banana producers are increasingly turning to processing as a strategy to reduce post-harvest losses and unlock new revenue streams, marking a shift toward value-added agriculture. Post-harvest losses for fruits and vegetables in the region are estimated at 40% to 50%, driven largely by limited storage, weak logistics, and market volatility. To address ...

A Major Breakthrough for African Agriculture In a significant move to transform farming across sub-Saharan Africa, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Bayer have announced a multi-year research collaboration aimed at accelerating agricultural innovation and strengthening scientific capacity. The partnership, running through 2028, is designed to develop climate-resilient, high-yielding, and nutrient-rich crop varieties tailored specifically ...

Despite women making up the majority of the agricultural workforce in sub-Saharan Africa, their representation in agricultural research leadership remains significantly low. A new initiative aims to change that by empowering women scientists and strengthening institutional support systems across the continent. According to the Status of Women in Agrifood Systems in sub-Saharan Africa, women account ...

Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards. “It is critical in challenging environments that the correct valve is ...

A prolonged, multi-year drought continues to affect large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, with the Horn of Africa remaining among the most severely exposed regions. Recent climate and satellite monitoring indicate widespread soil-moisture deficits, failed rainy seasons, and persistent below-average rainfall, placing both rain-fed crop systems and pastoral livelihoods under extreme stress. Staple crop production has ...

By Lucy Williams Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the twin challenges of rising youth unemployment and intensifying climate threats are converging. Yet within this intersection lies a powerful opportunity: the development of green skills. Governments, training centers, and community initiatives are equipping young people with practical abilities in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly construction. These skills ...

By Brandon Moss Across sub-Saharan Africa, women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce, yet they remain disproportionately excluded from formal markets, financing, and decision-making. A new report from the African Centre for Agroecology reveals that empowering women through agroecological practices could be the key to unlocking sustainable food systems. In Uganda’s Mbale region, ...

By Stefan le Roux, Managing Director As we mark 45 years on African soil, Wacker Neuson’s journey in South and Sub-Saharan Africa stands as more than a business success story – it is a story of deep-rooted partnerships, trust earned over decades, and a future being built with every project we support. From our beginnings ...

Empowering women in Sub-Saharan Africa is not just a matter of gender equity; it is a crucial step toward achieving “Health for All, Hunger for None”   Article By Jorge Levinson – Senior Bayer Representative, Sub-Saharan Africa Women play a significant role in the agricultural and health sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet they often face systemic ...