Efforts to reduce Africa’s heavy reliance on imported wheat gained momentum at the third Regional Wheat Summit held in N’Djamena, where stakeholders from across West and Central Africa called for accelerated investment in production, research and regional cooperation. The summit was convened under the West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network and brought together policymakers, ...

Wheat production in northern Nigeria is coing under increasing pressure as rising temperatures linked to climate change disrupt traditional growing conditions, particularly in key farming zones such as Kano State. For decades, wheat cultivation in the region has depended on the cool harmattan season, which provides the low night temperatures required for proper germination and ...

Ethiopia has reported robust growth in domestic wheat production, supported by expanded irrigation projects and improved seed distribution programmes. Government officials say large-scale irrigation schemes have enabled year-round cultivation in regions previously dependent on seasonal rainfall. This has significantly boosted yields and reduced vulnerability to drought conditions that have historically disrupted output. Ethiopia has traditionally ...

South Africa’s agricultural sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP). According to the latest government report, production volumes increased from 11% (2015–2019) to 13% (2019–2023), with notable gains across key commodities: Maize: 34% → 65% Soya beans: 72% → 80% Wheat: 17% → 53% Deciduous fruits: 17% → ...

South Africa will continue to rely heavily on wheat imports in the 2025-26 marketing year, despite a modest recovery in domestic production. Trade data from the first week of the new marketing year, which began on October 3, shows imports of 20,362 tonnes, sourced mainly from Australia (53%), Lithuania (43%), and Poland (5%). Overall, imports ...

Wheat in hands LISTED Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), Cass Saddle Agriculture (CSAG) anticipates an improved performance driven by expected better rainfall patterns, which it hopes will strengthen the balance sheets of its underlying portfolio companies. CSAG debuted on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on July 15, 2022. It invests in agriculture-related stocks, comprising nine agriculture-related ...

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Africa currently imports around 40 million tons of wheat annually at a staggering cost of $15 billion. Most African countries rely heavily on wheat imports, with some importing up to 100% of their supply. However, countries like Ethiopia and Zimbabwe have made significant strides toward self-sufficiency. Ethiopia has expanded irrigated wheat ...

By Shania Lazarus The agricultural and fisheries sector have been identified as key investment areas for Tanzania and Namibia. During the Tanzania-Namibia business and investment forum in Windhoek yesterday, the two countries discussed ways to strengthen their economic ties. Tanzanian high commissioner to Namibia Ceasar Waitara acknowledged the strong bilateral relationship between the countries, but ...

OCP Africa Teams Up with Ethiopian Government, the African Development Bank and Global Partners for Climate-Smart Wheat Initiative Content from a Premium Partner/OCP Group (Casablanca) OCP Africa takes part in the launch of Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development Project, in the presence of HE Dr. Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Democratic ...

THE Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) Holdings has urged wheat farmers to insure their crop against climate shocks and consolidate Government’s efforts towards boosting food security. AFC Insurance general manager and agriculture insurance expert, Mr Cuthbert Masukume recently made the call saying agricultural insurance was an important tool in climate risk management that can ensure smallholder ...