South Africa’s Maize Harvest Expected to Rise by 4.5% in 2026
South African farmers are expected to harvest significantly more maize in the 2025/2026 season, with the country’s latest official forecast...
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FG Unveils National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy, Targets 4,000 Tractors Annually
The Federal Government has unveiled a new National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, setting an ambitious...
Agritech Startups Backed by FCMB Expand Commercial Footprint Into East Africa
Homegrown Technology Firms Scale Regional Operations Nigerian agritech startups backed by First City Monument Bank announced plans to expand into...
UN Warns Strong El Niño Could Push 49 Million More People into Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that a powerful El Niño weather event could push an additional...
Russia’s Agricultural Exports to Africa Surge 40% in First Half of 2026
Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, highlighting the country’s expanding food trade...
Ghana Passes Bill Proposing Jail Terms for Farmers Who Convert Cocoa Farms
Ghana’s Parliament has passed a bill that could impose prison sentences of up to 20 years on cocoa farmers who...
Nigeria Unveils SAPZ Policy to Attract $4.4 Billion Investment and Accelerate Agro-Industrial Development
The Federal Government has validated a draft policy for Nigeria's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, in a major step towards...
Peter Obi Unveils Production-Driven Economic Plan, Says Agriculture and Manufacturing Hold Key to Nigeria’s Growth
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has outlined his strategy to transform Nigeria from a...
FG Denies Plan to Ban Raw Cocoa Exports, Prioritises Local Processing
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to ban the export of raw cocoa beans, clarifying that its...
France and Nigeria Expand Cooperation in Agribusiness
France and Nigeria have taken a major step towards strengthening economic cooperation by launching a new platform designed to support...