South Africa’s maize export activity remains encouraging
While South Africa’s maize production is down 22% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,8 million tonnes, we continue to export
Cargo airlines leave Kenya fresh produce exporters stranded
Several international airlines have withdrawn their cargo services from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in search of “better pay” in other markets. File| Nation Media Group Kenya’s fresh produce sub-sector
Ghanaians call on government to shut down all illegal gold mines
Ghanaian policemen observe some ore seized on pits operated by artisanal gold miners to verify the presence of visible gold. Stock image. Hundreds of Ghanaians have called on their government
South Africa must develop a bold, export-driven strategy for agriculture
Does South Africa’s agriculture have any future in global markets in the face of deepening geopolitical frictions among major economies? It all depends on what the country’s leaders do to
FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024 – Africa regional event
Background The ongoing digital transformation of agrifood systems presents immense opportunities for African economies. The transformation of the nature of data, its effective collection and utilization are at the core