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May 22
Nigeria: Lascopa Raises Alarm Over Adulterated Palm Oil Across Lagos Markets
Vanguard
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products… Read more »
Liberia: 'Rubber Crisis Could Undermine Liberia's Industrial Future'
Liberian Observer
The former Minister of Education has warned that growing pressure on Liberia's rubber supply chain could undermine jobs, industrial expansion, and the country's long-term economic… Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers
Capital FM
Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure… Read more »
Botswana: SA, Botswana Adopt Joint Action Plan to Tackle Fmd
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Cocoa Exports Surge By 54 Percent
New Dawn
Monrovia, May 22, 2026 -- Liberia's cocoa sector has experienced a remarkable surge in export performance, with exports rising by 54 percent between 2024 and 2025, according to the… Read more »
May 21
Southern Africa: Regional Cooperation Key in Combating FMD
Botswana Daily News
There is need for stronger regional cooperation in order to combat the escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis affecting the Southern Africa region. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Bets On Diversification As Avocado Profits Nearly Double Amid Global Risks
Capital FM
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi is accelerating its global diversification strategy and expanding into higher-value export products as it seeks to cushion itself from rising… Read more »
May 19
South Africa: SA Citrus Sector Delivers Juicy Economic Boost, Overtaking Spain As World's Leading Exporter
Daily Maverick
South Africa's citrus sector, boosted by new technology and favourable conditions, has overtaken Spain as the top global exporter, promising growth despite rising agricultural… Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Bunyoro MPs Pledge to Push University, Oil Jobs and Commercial Agriculture
Nile Post
Members of Parliament from the Bunyoro region who were sworn in this week have outlined their priorities for the new term, with a focus on operationalising Bunyoro University,… Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Tea Board Defends New Export Levy Amid Industry Pushback
Capital FM
The Tea Board of Kenya has defended the newly introduced tea export levy, saying the charge will help finance market diversification, infrastructure development and value addition… Read more »
May 13
Africa: Agriculture in Africa - Science and Research Can't Make an Impact Without Investment and Good Policies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration Prioritizes Agriculture and Health Systems
Capital FM
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration has outlined expanded commitments on agricultural transformation, food security, and resilient health systems as African and French… Read more »
Tanzania: Collaboration Boosts Irrigation Farming Among Rural Farmers
Daily News
STRONG collaboration between the government and development partners has significantly empowered farmers, particularly those in rural areas, to adopt productive irrigation farming… Read more »
Ghana: Kasapreko Opens Ghana IPO to Fund New Beverage Plant
Daba Finance
Kasapreko PLC has opened an initial public offering on the Ghana Stock Exchange, giving investors a chance to buy shares in one of the country's most known beverage companies. Read more »
May 11
Kenya: Kenyan Tea Farmers Secure Global Market Access in France Deal
Capital FM
Kenyan specialty tea farmers are set to access premium international markets following a new export and marketing agreement involving French tea company Palais des Thés,… Read more »
Namibia: Relaxed Fishing Depths Raises Sustainability Questions ... Grants Exclusive Access to Select Group of Vessels
New Era
Namibia's recent decision to temporarily relax trawling limits for the wet-landed horse mackerel subsector, allowing fishing in shallower waters from the 200-metres isobath to 150… Read more »
Sudan: Ministry of Agriculture Launches Digital Transformation Arrangements and Moves to Improve Employees' Service Conditions
SNA
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has begun arrangements to implement digital transformation across the ministry and its affiliated units, within the framework of the… Read more »
May 10
Rwanda: Govt Tests New Grape Varieties to Boost Commercial Farming
New Times
The government, through the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), says it is testing new grape varieties as part of efforts to scale up commercial… Read more »
May 08
Uganda: Uganda Hosts German Coffee Buyers in Drive to Expand Specialty Market
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is hosting 13 German coffee roasters and buyers in a nine-day coffee origin tour aimed at strengthening direct trade partnerships and positioning the country as a premium… Read more »
May 07
Kenya: Livestock Farmers Push for Ban On South African Beef Imports
Capital FM
The Livestock Association of Kenya is calling on the government to suspend beef imports from South Africa following a surge in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in the… Read more »
May 06
Malawi: Tobacco Earns K22.8 Billion in Two Weeks, but High Rejection Rates Raise Concern for Farmers
Nyasa Times
Malawi has earned about $12.8 million (around K22.3 billion) from tobacco sales in just the first two weeks of the 2026 marketing season, but farmers are still facing major… Read more »
May 05
East Africa: IGAD Unveils Regional Youth Coalition to Shape Climate Policy, Drive Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Capital FM
A new regional youth-driven platform aimed at tackling climate change and strengthening food systems in Eastern Africa has been officially launched in Nairobi, marking a key step… Read more »
Uganda: Government Pushes Organic Fertilizers to Boost Coffee Yields in Kalungu
Nile Post
The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to encourage farmers to adopt organic fertilizers as part of a wider strategy aimed at improving crop quality, increasing yields,… Read more »
Sudan: Agriculture Ministers Discuss Coordinated Efforts to Support Food Security in Darfur
SNA
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Professor Ismat Gurashi met in his office in Khartoum on Tuesday with Darfur Regional Government Minister of Agriculture Al-Sadig Khamis… Read more »
Namibia: Masake Reaffirms Government's Support to Farmers
Namibian
Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Ruthy Masake on Friday reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting farmers in addressing persistent… Read more »
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