July 14
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Import Its Way Out of Food Insecurity - Adesina Warns
Vanguard
President of the African Development Bank (AfBD), Akinwumi Adesina, has advised the Nigerian government to venture into production, warning that the country cannot import its way… Read more »
Southern Africa: A Maize Supply Crisis Looms in Southern Africa's Agricultural Sector [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Southern Africa continues to face climate-related challenges that place its agricultural sector and food supply at risk. The midsummer drought of 2024 has devastated the regional… Read more »
July 12
Gambia: Fertilizer Largesse to Gambian Farmers! [editorial]
The Point
It is a well-established fact that the country is blessed with abundant arable land that supports crop cultivation. Being a major player in the country's development endeavour, any… Read more »
Tunisia: Over 94 Thousand Quintals of Grain Harvested in Nabeul
Tunis Afrique Presse
The quantities of grain harvested in the governorate of Nabeul reached 94.7 thousand quintals since the start of the harvest till July 11, a progress rate of 90%. Read more »
South Africa: Food Parcels Pile Up in Gauteng Warehouses Because Food Banks Have No Money to Distribute Them
GroundUp
Provincial Department of Social Development delays funding Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Obstruction of Enforcement Duty
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against obstruction of its personnel while carrying out enforcement operations against… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Crash Food Prices in 180 Days - Minister
Leadership
The federal government yesterday officially unveiled strategic measures aimed at combating the high food prices currently burdening the nation. Read more »
July 10
Seychelles: Leaf Beetle Infestation - Seychelles' Steps Up Biosecurity Measures
Seychelles News Agency
As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the current leaf beetle situation in Seychelles, the Department of Agriculture is continuing to enhance various measures in a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Faces Worsening Food Insecurity
Namibian
Namibia will continue to face a challenge of food security in the next few months. Read more »
Chad: Chad, World Bank, WFP and Partners Join Forces to Meet Crisis-Affected People's Food and Nutrition Needs During the Lean Season
WFP
The Government of Chad - with support from WFP, the World Bank and other partners - has launched its national emergency response plan to meet the immediate food and nutrition needs… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Agric Minister Confirms Duty-Free Importation of Beans, Wheat, Rice
Premium Times
Mr Kyari also said the Nigerian government will massively import some food items in addition to allowing the duty-free importation of food. Read more »
Nigeria: How Livestock Sector Can Turn Nigeria's Economy Around - Miyetti Allah
Vanguard
An umbrella body for herders in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN has suggested how the livestock sector can turn around the economy of… Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Delivers 12,400 Cartoons of Therapeutic Foods to Malnourished Children in Jigawa
Premium Times
The RUTF is expected to treat 14,000 children with wasting - a condition where a child is too thin for his or her height. Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Nigeria's Bushmeat Consumption Comes Under Scrutiny
VOA
In Nigeria, bushmeat is more than just food, it's a culinary tradition and a trade. Despite the risk of zoonotic diseases like Ebola and Lassa fever, 45% of the country consumes… Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen's Appointment Is a Crucible for South Africa's Agricultural Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
John Steenhuisen stands at a crossroads, with the power to either build on Thoko Didiza's groundbreaking legacy or let it wither. His actions in the coming months will be closely… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - State Governors to Receive 60 Trucks of Fertiliser Each - Akpabio
Premium Times
Senators and House of Representatives members will also get some trucks of fertilisers for their constituents this weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Confiscates N20 Million Worth of Fake Products
Premium Times
NAFDAC reiterates its ban on Paraquat agrochemicals, pledging rigorous enforcement, and urges the public to report suspicious activities or products to its nearest office. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Finalizes Five-Year Food Safety Roadmap for Implementation
ENA
A food safety roadmap, which would be implemented in the next five years, is readied, according to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA). Read more »
Angola: FAO Aims to Strengthen Family Farming in Angola
ANGOP
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO has said it will continue to provide technical support to strengthen and train family farming in Angola, the coordinator… Read more »
Nigeria: To Contain Worsening Food Crisis, Govt May Suspend Duties, Taxes On Certain Imports
This Day
There are strong indications that the federal government is actively considering a raft of fiscal measures to mitigate the worsening food crisis in the country, which has pushed… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Food Prices Steady in June, Cereal Production Hit Record High - FAO
This Day
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has stated that the benchmark for world food commodity prices remained stable in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Villagers Link Declining Farming Output, Urban Drift to Abandonment of Dam
Premium Times
The multidimensional poverty report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2022 rated Jigawa as the third poorest state in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Oreagba, King of Steeze At 2024 Ojude Oba Festival Named Culture Ambassador
Vanguard
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has recognised Farooq Oreagba, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival, as an Honorary Ambassador for the Council. Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Five Key Takeaways From Tinubu's Food Policies
Premium Times
The measures, according to the government, will be "implemented over the next 180 days." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police in Gokwe Bust Dagga Farming Syndicate
The Herald
Police in Gokwe have arrested three suspects who are part of a syndicate that has been growing dagga on a large scale. Read more »