Morocco has decided to maintain its suspension of tomato exports to sub-Saharan African markets, despite declining domestic prices and the conclusion of the Eid al-Adha period, prolonging a policy aimed at safeguarding local food supplies. The decision continues to impact agricultural exporters and regional buyers, with industry representatives warning that Morocco risks losing its long-established ...

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 ...

Burkina Faso has announced an immediate ban on fresh tomato exports in a decisive move to protect its domestic agro-processing industry and secure raw material supply—triggering potential ripple effects across West Africa. The directive, issued on March 16, 2026, suspends all exports of fresh tomatoes nationwide, with authorities warning of strict enforcement and legal consequences ...

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), in partnership with the Abia State Government, has launched a strategic initiative to address the persistent shortage of tomatoes and pepper in Southeastern Nigeria. The collaboration, announced by Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, aims to strengthen food security and boost nutrition across the region. Key ...

The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will take place on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco’s hub for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d’Or. This event, held under the patronage of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of the Souss-Massa Region, is organized by Green Smile, ...

In Nigeria, soaring tomato prices are contributing to the country’s food inflation, which has reached its highest levels in decades, leading to protests and looting. The Agriculture Minister, Mohammad Abubakar, attributed the increase in prices to a severe infestation known as Tomato Ebola or Tomato Leaf Miner, caused by a moth-like insect. The government is ...