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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian farmers and agricultural stakeholders have raised concerns over the country’s growing reliance on food imports, arguing that insecurity in farming communities and inadequate rural infrastructure continue
South Africa’s agricultural sector recorded its strongest first-quarter export performance on record in 2026, with exports reaching R67 billion (US$3.7 billion), according to the latest quarterly trade update from the
Russian wheat exports to Kenya increased by 10% year-on-year during the current marketing season, reinforcing Kenya’s position as one of Russia’s most important grain markets in Africa. According to Russia’s
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate trade barriers that restrict imports of American beef and pork into several African markets,
South Africa is expected to significantly increase maize exports during the 2026/2027 marketing season as strong harvests, ample carryover stocks and rising regional demand strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s
South Africa has officially become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume after shipping 2.9 million tonnes of citrus during 2025, narrowly overtaking Spain in global export rankings. According to
South Africa entered the 2025/26 maize marketing season expecting strong export demand after harvesting one of its largest maize crops on record, but weaker buying activity from key Asian markets
China has introduced a zero-tariff program covering imports from 53 African countries and approved amendments to South Africa’s citrus cold-treatment protocol, moves expected to strengthen export opportunities for one of
Across sub-Saharan Africa, banana producers are increasingly turning to processing as a strategy to reduce post-harvest losses and unlock new revenue streams, marking a shift toward value-added agriculture. Post-harvest losses
South Africa has secured a major boost for its citrus exports after signing a revised phytosanitary agreement with the People’s Republic of China, aimed at easing cold treatment requirements and