South Africa Raises Maize Export Forecast
By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong
South Africa Lifts Q2 Fruit Export Value to US$3.69 Billion
Pretoria, Dec 12, 2025 – South Africa’s agricultural export performance continued to strengthen in the second quarter of 2025, with earnings reaching approximately US$3.69 billion. The National Agricultural Marketing Council
€2.75B in East African Agri-Exports at Risk as Only
15% Meet Traceability Requirements • Agriculture remains the backbone of East Africa’s economy, contributing over 32% of regional GDP and employing more than 80% of the population (East African Community,
Benin: African Development Bank to Invest €102 Million To Boost Poultry Meat Production
Implementation of the Programme in Benin’s savannah region will directly benefit some 50,000 people, with a further 500,000 benefiting indirectly, of which 30% of each target groups will be women
Africa’s Poultry Sector: Driving Jobs, Innovation and Food Security
Poultry is emerging as one of Africa’s fastest-growing job creators, offering young people and women real opportunities to build enterprises and participate in a modern, tech-enabled food economy. Smallholder farmers
SACU Still Leads Dairy Export Flows, But Non-Regional Growth Accelerates
Image Source: GEA South Africa’s dairy trade in 2025 continues to be anchored by flows into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), though new figures reveal a notable shift: exports
Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa’s premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent.
South Africa’s Cherry Industry Eyes Export Growth Amid China Market Talks
By Fred Meintjes South Africa’s fledgling cherry industry is entering the new season with optimism, buoyed by strong weather conditions and rising export ambitions. Forecasts suggest that around 58 percent
Africa’s Agricultural Exports Lagging: Four Reforms to Unlock Potential
By Brandon Moss Africa is the most endowed continent in terms of agricultural potential, yet it remains a marginal player in global agribusiness. This paradox lies at the heart of
Morocco to Lead African Coffee Export Revolution
Morocco has taken a bold step to reshape the continent’s coffee trade with the launch of the African Coffee Hub at the Tangiers Med port complex. Positioned at the northwestern