AfCFTA offers pathway to greater food security
This article was produced with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Mold, in a presentation on the link between trade and food security to delegates at
Yellow and red kiwifruit drive growth South Africa’s export
New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa’s kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago,
Nigeria risks $110bn food import bill without digital agriculture- Group
By Felicia Imohimi The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has warned that Nigeria could spend 110 billion dollars on food imports in 2025, if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital
Top 10 Agricultural exports from Nigeria in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s agricultural sector experienced substantial growth in 2024, with its total value reaching N4.44 trillion up from N1.24 trillion in 2023. This marks a 256.9% increase from 2023, while it
Reviving Broken Rice Exports to Spur Growth in West Africa and Indonesia
The recent removal of the ban on broken rice exports by the Indian government is expected to boost market opportunities in West African countries, such as Gambia, Benin, and Senegal,
Russia increased export of products to Africa in 2024
Moscow, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Russia last year increased the supply of agricultural products to African countries by 19 percent over 2023, the Agricultural Export Center (Agroexport) of the Ministry
Philippines green lights South African table grape exports
Milestone is the culmination of ten years of negotiations South Africa has secured market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after ten years of negotiations. Agriculture minister
Ban lifted on South Africa export of vegetables to Botswana
Ban lifted on South Africa export of vegetables to Botswana Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on…
South African citrus summit to tackle logistics, market access, and export growth
The South African citrus industry will convene at the fifth Citrus Summit from March 11-13 in Gqeberha, hosted by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The summit aims
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’ When it comes to fresh produce, South Africa’s most famous exports to Europe and elsewhere are arguably its citrus, table grapes