Agricultural landforms the backbone of global food production, covering more than 18 million square miles worldwide. A new ranking based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank highlights the countries with the largest agricultural land areas. The data shows that China leads the world with about 2.0 million square ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports to the United States showed resilience in 2025, but underlying data suggests that this stability may prove short-lived as higher tariffs begin to bite more fully. A review of 2025 trade figures indicates that the impact of the US’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs was felt most acutely in the third and ...

By Brandon Moss Africa’s agricultural sector, which had begun to recover from last season’s severe drought, is facing renewed pressure as trade tensions escalate both globally and within the continent. New reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are adding to the strain, while a growing number of African countries have also implemented restrictive trade ...

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Africa Trade Desk (USATD). Kenya is preparing to boost agricultural shipments to the United States after talks between the Ministry of Agriculture and the U.S. Africa Trade Desk (USATD). Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe hosted a USATD delegation led by CEO Gavin van ...

The United States’ recent decision to impose heavy tariffs on South African imports has triggered a pressing debate on how to shield key export sectors—especially agriculture—from the fallout. Boosting Global Presence While South Africa continues to explore new agricultural export markets, there’s a growing consensus that the country must ramp up its international marketing efforts. ...

With the original deadline for new US tariffs now expired, South Africa’s government appears to be pivoting inward—prioritizing domestic support over efforts to halt the looming trade penalties. This shift leaves the citrus industry, along with the upcoming stonefruit and grape seasons, exposed to serious market instability. A Brief Reprieve, But Little Optimism Although the ...

South African table grape producers are raising concerns over a proposed 31% U.S. tariff, which could severely impact exports, threaten jobs, and make the industry uncompetitive. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S., along with additional tariffs for several countries, including a 30% tariff on South ...

South Africa is now firmly in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump after he signed a surprise executive order last Friday (7 February, 2025) restricting all funding to the country. The export fruit industry is bracing for the worst to come with the annual around 110,415 tonnes of citrus fruit that enjoys duty-free access ...

Taiwan imports over 135,000 MT of apples annually with domestic supply less than one percent. Post expects that MY 2024/2025 Taiwan apple imports will return to 145,000 MT with domestic supply stable at 1250 MT. The United States and New Zealand are the primary suppliers, followed by Japan and Chile. In MY 2023/2024, the United ...

This article is part of the US-China Dynamics series, edited by Muqtedar Khan, Jiwon Nam and Amara Galileo. Africa is still affected by hunger and malnutrition, despite its description as the food basket of the global system. This recurrent problem is partly due to the outbreak of COVID-19, climate change (inaction on climate change by ...