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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
South Africa has updated its citrus export cold treatment requirements for shipments to China, a move aimed at improving trade efficiency and strengthening agricultural export opportunities. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen
In Kenya, much of the conversation around agricultural innovation focuses on digitisation and disruptive technologies. However, one of the country’s most powerful and enduring agricultural systems continues to be overlooked.
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for
Rising Trade Tensions Within SACU Growing trade restrictions within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are raising concerns about the future of regional agricultural trade. The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)
South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s