Grain SA has raised serious concern over deteriorating conditions in the Swartland, where grain producers are facing another extremely difficult production season and some farmers estimate that 25% to 30% of their crop potential may already have been lost, on top of a hectarage decrease. Follow-up rain is urgently needed. But the situation exposes a much

Twelve-year blended finance mechanism to reach 260,000 smallholder producers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, with Equity Group matching concessional capital from its own balance sheet. Access to climate adaptation finance remains a significant challenge for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa, with available capital often failing to reach those

The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Willie Aucamp, has announced a breakthrough in export negotiations with Egypt that is set to deliver a significant boost to South Africa’s red meat industry. Minister Aucamp made the announcement at the Agri North West Congress on Thursday, 3 September 2026. “This is a major milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, which has been facing one of the biggest Foot and mouth disease outbreaks in decades,” said Minister Aucamp. “I sat with my team on Monday and emphasised that we have to get this right as our red meat farmers need this, and

AGRA & GAIN signs Letter of Intent (LoI) to stregthen a joint-push to make Africa’s food systems more nutrition centric— Nairobi/ Geneva : Across Africa, agricultural production has grown steadily over the past few decades. Much of the continent’s yields from its food systems is strong. However, this growth has not converged on the plates

The fresh produce export market remains highly fragmented, with many African growers lacking direct access to premium international markets. Challenges such as inconsistent quality, fragmented supply chains, post-harvest losses and reliance on intermediaries reduce returns for producers and limit opportunities for growth. Despite these challenges, global demand for premium fresh produce continues to grow. This

Cape Town harbour’s congestion and operational challenges continue to place pressure on South Africa’s fresh produce exporters, particularly as the peak fruit export season for table grapes and deciduous fruit approaches. During the previous deciduous fruit export season, approximately 55,000 tonnes of table grapes were rerouted through Eastern Cape ports to mitigate delays. Against this

As of July 2026, moderate El Niño conditions were present in the Pacific Ocean. Global models point to further strengthening in the coming months, with a high probability that it will become a very strong event by year’s end, potentially one of the most intense since at least 1950. This underscores the need for early,

The Vision Group remains fully focused on the successful implementation of the Tongaat Hulett Business Rescue Plan, a recovery process restoring operations, protecting livelihoods, and rebuilding a business for long-term value and sustainability. The Vision Group’s acquisition of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) is well underway, supported by new leadership, fresh capital, and operational discipline. Across

Olam Agri and IDH are expanding their collaboration to develop and implement projects that improve livelihoods and advance climate-smart agricultural practices across food and feed value chains. The collaboration is formalised through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership builds on the strong working relationship between Olam Agri and IDH in West Africa by

By creating pathways for employees to progress from entry-level roles into leadership positions, companies can help unlock long-term economic opportunity for the youth of today while strengthening their own future talent pipelines. Every year on 16 June, South Africa observes Youth Day; a reminder not only of the resilience and potential of the country’s young

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Tropical General Investments Group (TGI Group) on 50:50 joint venture with Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) to combine their respective agri sector businesses in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. TGI Group is an international investment and holding company with diversified interests across Africa, the Middle East and

Mr. Nyarko Ampem stressed that agriculture remained central to Ghana’s economic transformation agenda, noting that the country could not continue spending billions of dollars annually importing food products that could be produced locally Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that government has already released 85 percent of the Ministry of Food and

Wilmar International Limited (“Wilmar”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into definitive agreements with Tropical General Investments Group (“TGI Group”) to combine the parties’ respective Nigerian and Republic of Benin operating businesses, into a single integrated platform through a new 50:50 joint venture (the “Transaction”). Pursuant to the definitive agreements, Wilmar and TGI

Cairo – Informa Markets, the world’s leading trade exhibition organizer, has announced, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the launch of the “FoodGuard” Summit for the first time in Egypt. The summit will be held as part of the 14th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s leading platform

At the launch of the AgriConnect Guinea Pact today, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) expressed its commitment to collaborate with the Government of Guinea, the World Bank Group, and other partners to support this effort, bringing its experience in investing in small-scale producers and building resilient, market-oriented food systems. This ambitious initiative is

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Governments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), convened a high‑level policy dialogue at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to accelerate the transition of Sesame, Macadamia and Tomato value chains from

In a bold move set to enhance Nigeria’s edible oil market, Olam Agri has officially launched Mama’s Pride Soya Oil, a well-refined, heart-healthy cooking oil designed to meet the evolving nutritional needs of Nigerian households. The launch event, held on Wednesday, witnessed remarkable market enthusiasm, with trade partners from across the country in attendance. Speaking at

Retailer anticipates new customer base as it taps into semigration trend Agrimark, the agri-retail offering from JSE-listed KAL Group, has announced that it will open its latest store in the new Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos on 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s fast growing urban footprint. The opening coincides with

Agrimark, the agricultural retail division of the JSE-listed speciality retailer KAL Group, is expanding its value proposition in the Southern and Midlands regions of KwaZulu-Natal with the introduction of Agrimark Mechanisation units, strengthening support to its farming customers through an enhanced mechanisation offering integrated into its existing branch network. The development is enabled through a

The export protocol allowing South African table grapes to be shipped to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was finalised late last month, paving the way for exports to begin in the 2026/27 season. More than two decades of negotiations over phytosanitary and food safety conditions finally paid off for South Africa when South Korea

The Government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the AgriConnect Senegal Compact. This strategic initiative aims to transform the country’s agri-food systems and improve food security for millions of Senegalese. Aligned with the Senegal National Agenda for Transformation 2050 and the Food Sovereignty Strategy (SSA 2025-2034), the

Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets. The investment aims to improve food security, support decent job creation, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable food systems. Africa’s food systems are under increasing pressure from population growth,

KAL Group today announced the appointment of Johann le Roux as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Le Roux will succeed Sean Walsh, who is retiring after almost 15 years of dedicated service as CEO. George Steyn, Chairman of KAL Group, said the appointment follows a carefully considered succession process by the board

KAL Group, the unique South African agri, fuel & convenience specialty retailer listed on the JSE, today reported continued strong trading momentum, with the solid performance achieved in 2025 carrying through into the first quarter of 2026. “Despite the sluggish operating environment, we have consistently delivered in 2025, thanks to disciplined execution by the team. We are full steam ahead

Ghana is taking a significant step to strengthen its horticulture sector with the launch of the Ghana Seed Partnership (GSP). With rising demand for vegetables and ongoing challenges such as climate change and limited access to quality seeds, this initiative is essential for supporting farmers. Supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,

Rising costs and supply challenges strain small-scale producers ZIBAMBWE – Poultry farmers in Bulawayo are facing a critical shortage of day-old chicks, threatening their ability to meet demand during the festive season. Typically, farmers begin securing chicks around six weeks before Christmas to prepare for increased holiday consumption, but this year their plans have been

Bayer convened a high-level dialogue with AGRA, the African Union (AU) and First National Bank (FNB) during last week’s B20 Summit in South Africa. The aim of this was to bring together policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to discuss the urgent reforms needed to transform Africa’s food systems. With rising climate pressures, economic instability

IFC has announced a partnership with Illovo Sugar Malawi that will reduce the company’s water and energy consumption and cost of production, while supporting and creating thousands of jobs for farmers and others along the agriculture supply chain. Under the partnership, IFC will provide an innovative, local-currency-linked loan facility to Illovo Sugar Malawi of $36

Johannesburg, South Africa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Mozambique and the European Union, is supporting smallholder farmers to transition from subsistence farming to inclusive agribusiness through the PROMOVE Agribiz programme. Implemented in Nampula and Zambézia provinces, the initiative strengthens rural resilience and food security by

SOUTH AFRICA – Agrofi Egg is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most promising agribusinesses, combining modern poultry farming with vegetable and herb production to strengthen food security and create jobs. Based in the Western Cape, the company continues to gain ground with a model centered on sustainability and community impact. Founder and CEO Desmond

SENEGAL – Senegal has approved 7.3 billion CFA francs (about US$12.8 million), to support its potato seed subsidy program for the 2025/2026 horticultural season. The announcement came through a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday, November 10, during the official launch of the campaign. The Ministry stated that the fund will

A positive picture is emerging: Agricultural exports have had a bumper year and with stronger ties to the EU, UK, China and Africa – export regions far more dominant than the US – there are plenty of opportunities ripe for the taking. So believes Sean Walsh, CEO of KAL Group, who separates the facts from

Specialist agriculture investor AgDevCo is pleased to announce its latest investment in Hybrid, an integrated poultry producer located in Zambia. Hybrid is a leading company in Zambia’s poultry industry, operating a vertically integrated model that spans the entire value chain from breeder farms to processed poultry products. It is part of the African Poultry Development