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South Africa’s Fruit Exports Surge as Industry Faces Pressure to Turn Volume Into Value
South Africa’s fruit industry is entering a new phase in which increasing production and export volumes will no longer automatically translate into stronger returns for farmers.
Tanzania's Maize Farmers Challenge Sh450/kg($0.18) NFRA Price as Production Costs Rise
Tanzania's National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is preparing to begin buying maize from farmers in Njombe Region at Sh450 per kilogramme (about $0.18/kg)
Kenya Deepens Investment in Tea Value Addition as Coffee Auction Stays Strong
Kenya is stepping up investment across two of its major agricultural export industries, with the government committing Sh10 billion (about $77 million)
Kenya's Milk Supply Tightens as Drought Squeezes Dairy Farmers
Kenya's milk supply is tightening as prolonged dry weather reduces pasture and fodder, leaving dairy farmers with lower yields and supermarkets
Kenya's Baita Trading Secures 540,000 Tonnes of Maize from Zambia as Supply Tightens
The agreement was signed on September 9 between Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and Kenya-based Baita Trading Limited in Lusaka.
Egypt Ships 6.8 Million Tonnes of Agricultural Produce in First Eight Months of 2026
Egypt exported approximately 6.8 million tonnes of agricultural produce between January and August 2026
South Africa's Agriculture Sector Sheds 16,000 Jobs in Q2 2026
South Africa’s agricultural sector shed about 16,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2026
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