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Angola and AfDB Launch $311 Million Agriculture Programme Along Lobito Corridor
Angola and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a US$311.4 million agricultural development programme aimed at transforming farming and food value chains
Armyworm Infestation Damages 790 Hectares in Nigeria's Jigawa as Farmers Count Losses
An armyworm infestation has damaged about 790 hectares of farmland in Birniwa Local Government Area of Nigeria's Jigawa State
Eswatini Enforces 24% Levy on Imported Edible Oils to Protect Local Producers
Eswatini's National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) will enforce a 24% levy on imported edible oils from September 1, 2026.
Nigeria Onion Exports to Ghana Resume as Cross-Border Trade Dispute Eases
Nigeria's onion exports to Ghana have resumed after the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN)
Ethiopia Sets Sights on Global Banana Markets to Expand Agricultural Export Earnings
Ethiopia is seeking to transform its expanding banana production into a major export industry by improving productivity, quality, and access to international markets
Nigeria Reserves 33,000 Hectares in FCT for Livestock Settlements
Nigeria's Federal Government has reserved 33,000 hectares of land within the Abuja Master Plan for livestock settlements
South Africa's Northern Blueberry Harvest Booms as Western Cape Growers Face Uncertainty
South Africa's blueberry industry is experiencing contrasting fortunes across its major production regions
Lagos Expands Food Logistics Network to Cut Post-Harvest Losses and Ease Prices
Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos State has opened a new fresh food logistics hub at Agege
Ghana Sets GH¢12 ($1.09) Minimum Cashew Price as Industry Pushes Value Addition
Ghana has set a minimum producer price of GH¢12 per kilogram (approximately $1.09) for raw cashew nuts for the 2025/2026 crop season
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