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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)
Tanzania's Dairy Farmers Get Digital Platform for Better Market Access, Pricing and Information
Tanzania's dairy sector is turning to digital technology to address one of its persistent challenges: connecting farmers more efficiently to markets, services and reliable information.
EAC Seed Law Sparks Debate Over Who Controls East Africa's Seeds
A proposed East African Community (EAC) seed law is sparking a much broader debate than how seed is tested and traded across borders.
Côte d'Ivoire's Cocoa Harvest Delayed by Up to 10 Weeks as Weather and EU Rules Tighten Pressure
Côte d'Ivoire's 2026/27 main cocoa crop is facing an 8 to 10-week delay, raising the risk of congestion at the country's major cocoa ports just as exporters prepare for stricter European Union rules on deforestation and traceability.
Sunbeth Named Co-Convener of Agriculture Summit Africa 2026 Alongside Sterling Bank
Sunbeth Global Concepts has been named a Co-Convener of Agriculture Summit Africa 2026
Nigeria's NASC and PIND Come Together to Get Certified Seeds Closer to Niger Delta Farmers
Nigeria's NASC and PIND Join Forces to Get Certified Seeds Closer to Niger Delta Farmers
Nigeria Targets 5,000 Women and Youths to Build a Farm Mechanization Workforce
Nigeria's Federal Government is targeting 5,000 women and young people under a new agricultural mechanization training initiative designed to build the skills and businesses needed to operate
Germany Backs Ghana's 50% Cocoa Processing Policy as Value Addition Takes Centre Stage
Germany has backed Ghana's decision to require at least 50% of its cocoa beans to be processed locally
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
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