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Egypt’s Onion Exports Reached 183,000 Tonnes as Global Market Competition Intensifies
Egypt exported approximately 183,000 tonnes of fresh onions between January and August 2026
Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports to US Surge 554% to $142 Million as Demand Rises
Nigeria’s cocoa bean exports to the United Stat7 million a year earlier, as the growing value of the trade offers new opportunities for the country’s agricultural export sector
Chad’s Kola Nut Prices Jump as Transport Costs and Supply Pressures Mount
Kola nut prices in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, have risen sharply as traders grapple with higher transportation expenses and difficulties
Tanzania’s Avocado Exports Exceed 2030 Target, Reach 52,000 Tonnes and Generate $97.2 Million
Tanzania has surpassed its national avocado export target four years ahead of schedule, shipping 52,000 tonnes during the 2025/2026 season
Nigeria’s Wheat Production Reportedly Rises 250% to 420,000 Tonnes in Push to Cut Imports
Nigeria’s annual wheat production has risen from about 120,000 metric tonnes to 420,000 tonnes, according to the Federal Government
Kenya’s Coffee Earnings Rise to KSh41.6 Billion ($322 Million) in the 2025/2026 Season
Kenya’s coffee farmers earned KSh41.63 billion (about $322 million) through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) in the 2025/2026 coffee year
Kenya’s Tea Farmers Consider Abandoning Tea as Low Bonuses Squeeze Returns
Kenya’s smallholder tea farmers are challenging declining annual bonus payments, with growers in Nandi County rejecting a payout of KSh12.50 per kilogramme
South Africa Puts New Blueberry Genetics to the Test
South Africa’s blueberry industry is testing a new generation of blueberry genetics
Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Shipments Surge 19.8% as Abundant Supplies Weigh on Global Prices
Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa shipments have climbed sharply in the 2025/26 marketing year, adding fresh pressure to global cocoa prices
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