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Nigeria's Cassava Growers Build Biometric Database to Strengthen Export Traceability
Nigeria’s cassava industry is moving to build a more traceable digital supply chain, with the Nigerian Cassava Growers Association (NCGA)
Nigeria's Agriculture Sector Grows 4.39% in Q2 2026 as Economy Expands 4.43%
Nigeria’s agricultural sector accelerated sharply in the second quarter of 2026, growing 4.39% year-on-year, as the wider economy expanded by 4.43%
Ethiopia and China Deepen Coffee Partnership as Demand for Specialty Coffee Grows
Ethiopia and China are looking to deepen their coffee trade, with officials and businesses from both countries exploring stronger supply-chain links
Morocco's OCP and CHS Plan US$450 Million U.S. Fertilizer Plant After Duty Suspension Opens Market
Morocco's phosphate giant OCP and U.S. agricultural cooperative CHS are planning a $450 million phosphate-fertilizer plant in Louisiana, deepening Morocco's role in the American fertilizer market after the U.S.
Morocco's Date Production Outlook Improves as Zagora Forecasts Up to 15% Growth
Morocco's date sector is heading into the 2026–2027 season with stronger production prospects, as growers in Zagora forecast a 10% to 15% increase in output while producers in Figuig also expect a favourable harvest.
Egypt Is Rebuilding Its Agriculture and the Business of Food Is Changing
For generations, Egyptian agriculture has been defined by one thing: the Nile.
Senegal's Groundnut Exports to China Rise 169% as Zero-Tariff Access Opens New Opportunity
Senegal's groundnut trade with China is accelerating, with imports of Senegalese groundnuts reaching $34.63 million in the first half of 2026
Kenya's Sugar Sector Rebounds as Reforms Lift Cane Prices and Production
Kenya's sugar sector is showing signs of recovery as government reforms improve farmer returns
Nigeria's Egg Powder Ambitions Face Setback as Antibiotic Residue Concerns Grow
Nigeria's ambition to build a stronger egg-processing industry is facing a major quality challenge
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