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Morocco Backs Mali's Food Production with 1,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer
Morocco has delivered 1,000 tonnes of DAP fertilizer to Mali, providing additional support for farmers
Nigeria's Agri-Food Exports to EU Fall 46% as Quality and Traceability Pressures Mount
Nigeria’s agri-food exports to the European Union fell sharply in the first half of 2026
SIAT and Presco Set Sights on Bigger African Agriculture Expansion
SIAT Group is preparing for a larger expansion of its integrated agriculture business across Africa
Zimbabwe Looks to Agriculture and Land Reforms to Power Its Economic Growth
Zimbabwe is placing agriculture at the centre of its ambitions for faster economic growth.
Togo Targets 300,000 Tonnes of Organic Soybeans as Global Demand Grows
Togo’s soybean industry is targeting 300,000 tonnes of production in the 2026–27 agricultural season
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
Rwanda's School Feeding Programme Creates Growing Market for Smallholder Farmers
Rwanda is turning its expanding school feeding programme into a source of demand for local agriculture
Nigeria Deploys AI to Tackle Farm Extension Gaps and Turn Palm Waste into Energy
Nigeria is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, with new initiatives applying the technology to improve farm advisory services
Uganda's Eastern Cotton Belt Seeks Revival After 40% Production Decline
Uganda’s eastern cotton belt is attempting a comeback after cotton production in the region fell by about 40% over the past decade
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