South Africa Prepares Cape Town Port for Deciduous Fruit Export Season
South Africa is stepping up preparations at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the new deciduous fruit export season, as Transnet works to improve port efficiency and prevent a
Africa’s Dairy Import Bill Rises As Local Production Struggles To Meet Demand
Africa’s growing appetite for milk and dairy products is widening the gap between domestic production and consumption, leaving major markets such as Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and Zimbabwe increasingly exposed to
Food-grade Electric Chain Hoists Enhance Safe Lifting in Hygienic Processing Environments
Becker’s range of Kito ER2 food-grade electric chain hoists has been specially developed for safe, dependable lifting in contaminant-controlled and corrosive processing environments, where hygiene, reliability and operator safety are
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Roadmap Targets More Local Processing and Export Growth
Nigeria is seeking to transform its cashew industry by increasing local processing, attracting investment and moving away from the export of raw cashew nuts. The Federal Government validated the Nigeria
Russia Expands Agricultural Exports to Africa as Trade Rises 35%
Russia significantly increased its agricultural exports to Africa during the first half of 2026, as growing shipments of wheat and other food commodities strengthened the country’s position in African food
China’s Hunan Targets $12 Billion Africa Trade By 2028
China’s central Hunan Province is targeting nearly $12 billion in trade with Africa by 2028, with mining and modern agriculture among the key sectors expected to drive the expansion. Under
Indonesia Targets Central Asia and Africa as New Export Markets
INDONESIA – Indonesia is stepping up efforts to diversify its export markets by targeting Central Asia and Africa as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on traditional trading
South Africa Eyes China as Record Soybean Harvest Boosts Export Opportunities
South Africa is preparing to expand its soybean exports after forecasting its largest harvest on record, with China emerging as a promising new market following improved trade access for African
Women’s Voice in Agriculture Celebrates Women Driving Innovation and Growth Across the Sector
04 August 2026 – Johannesburg: Hollard recently hosted the third edition of the Women’s Voice in Agriculture competition. The initiative celebrates women whose work is helping to strengthen agriculture, from
Africa Must Process Its Own Agricultural Resources to Unlock Economic Growth, Leaders Urge
Africa’s long-term economic transformation depends on its ability to process its own agricultural commodities instead of exporting raw materials, according to regional leaders advocating for stronger investment in agro-processing and