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Kenya’s Coffee Act Opens New Marketing Channels as Farmers Seek Better Returns
Kenyan coffee farmers are set to gain greater flexibility in marketing their produce under the Coffee Act 2026
AGRA Launches YEFFA Programme in Nigeria to Link 143,000 Young People to Agrifood Jobs
Nigeria has launched a new youth agribusiness programme targeting 143,000 young people for dignified and fulfilling work across the country’s food and agriculture economy
Kenya’s Farmers Turn to Avocado as Maize Losses Mount, but Profits Are Not Guaranteed
Kenyan farmers facing unreliable harvests, rising input costs and mounting losses from maize production are increasingly turning to avocado
Nigeria’s NAFDAC Seizes ₦800 Million ($485,000) in Banned Pesticides as Food Safety Concerns Mount
Nigeria’s food safety regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Cameroon’s Banana Exports Rise 21.5%, but Top Exporter PHP Remains Deep in the Red
Cameroon’s banana exports increased by 21.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, strengthening the country’s performance
Nigeria’s Egg Sellers Launch EggHome App to Curb Egg Gluts and Expand Market Access
Nigeria’s egg distribution industry is turning to digital technology to address a persistent market problem
South Africa Injects an Extra R500 Million (US$30.3 Million) into Land Bank Scheme to Unlock Farmer Financing
South Africa has committed an additional R500 million (approximately $30.3 million) to the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme.
Nigeria Deploys 1,000 Digital Agents to Close Agricultural Extension Gap
Nigeria is expanding the use of digital technology in agricultural extension, deploying more than 1,000 tablet-equipped agents
South Africa’s Fuel Price Hike Puts Fresh Pressure on Farmers Ahead of Planting
South African farmers are facing a fresh increase in production costs after diesel prices rose sharply on October 7
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