From Pilot to Practice: Farm-proven Solutions Aim to Open Doors for Young Women in Agriculture

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From Pilot to Practice: Farm-proven Solutions Aim to Open Doors for Young Women in Agriculture On Africa Youth Day (1 November), Nestlé, in partnership with Farming in Heels, highlighted the critical role of young women in agriculture and the opportunities for youth to shape the continent’s agricultural future. This collaborative initiative underscores Nestlé’s longstanding commitment to

Agrofi Egg Rises as South Africa’s Leading Agribusiness

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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

US Tariffs Unlikely to Undermine SA Agriculture Competitiveness

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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

AgDevCo Expands its Portfolio in Zambia With a New Investment in the Poultry Sector

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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

Agrimark Revamps Philippi Branch to Support Farmers

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Philippi’s semi-rural agricultural and farming zone, which comprises the Philippi Horticultural Area, remains a lifeline for Cape Town’s fresh produce supply and food security – and businesses that support the farmers in this area play a vital role in protecting this important food production asset. Known as Cape Town’s food basket, Philippi produces up to

Heifer International Calls for Stronger Local Partnerships to Transform Agriculture in Africa

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During the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Heifer International urged governments, donors, investors, and development partners to deepen their commitment to local partnerships that can accelerate agricultural transformation across the continent. The organization emphasized that when governments, smallholder farmers, youth innovators, cooperatives, and the private sector work together with the development sector, Africa can build stronger

A Family Farm’s Role in South Africa’s 155 000 Tonne Avocado Industry

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Avocado season has been in full swing since March, and South Africans are scooping up the country’s favourite fruit in record volumes. With creamy texture, great health credentials, and versatile uses, it’s easy to understand the obsession. According to the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the country produces around 155,000 metric tonnes of avocados annually,

Advancing the Made in Africa Certification

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A harmonized Made in Africa certification is set to boost the global visibility and competitiveness of African products. The framework, governance, and branding of the scheme was discussed in Nairobi, with the International Trade Centre (ITC) contributing technical insights and implementation support. Despite growing opportunities for intra-Africa trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area

DRC’s Emergency Food Production Project Sows Resilience

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In the early morning, the fields stretch as far as the eye can see, bathed in the soft light of the rising sun. In Kwilu, Kasai, and Tshopo provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rural communities are reclaiming their land with renewed energy. Here, every furrow in the earth tells a story

SPAR South Africa Continues to Support Small-Scale Farmers

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Nomsa Ngwenya, a recipient of the Female Farmer of the Year award, has transformed her farm with solar irrigation, thanks to reinvested prize money. SPAR South Africa’s Rural Hub programme has been pivotal, enabling her to scale up production. SPAR South Africa highlights the transformative power of women in agriculture, showcasing how they support small-scale

IFAD, GCF Launch $358M Climate Programme for East Africa Dairy

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) signed an agreement for a US$150 million contribution from GCF to the US$358 million Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme in East Africa, reaching 2.5 million rural people in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The programme will help smallholder dairy

Digital Solutions for Agrifood Transformation in Zimbabwe

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe. Through the Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO hosted a Digital Fair in the Masvingo province. The digital fair brought together digital service providers, farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge

Nigerian Government to Partner Jigawa State to Boost Sugar Production

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The Nigerian Government is set to partner the Jigawa State government to scale up sugar production in the country. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev made this known on Wednesday in his office when the Governor of Jigawa State Umar Namadi paid him a courtesy call in Abuja. Professor Utsev who

South Africa Explores Regionalisation of Chicken Imports from Brazil

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The Department of Agriculture is currently assessing the possibility of implementing regionalisation for chicken imports from Brazil to ensure local demand is met without compromising biosecurity. This follows South Africa’s suspension of imports of live poultry, eggs, and fresh (including frozen) poultry meat from Brazil after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The

Yanmar Teams Up with ATC Comafrique to Expand in West Africa

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Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced a strategic partnership with ATC Comafrique, a leading automotive and industrial equipment distributor based in Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to accelerate the growth of its agricultural machinery business in West Africa. The two companies reached an agreement on May 23 to collaborate

Brazil and Angola Strengthen Ties as Agribusiness Mission Concludes in Luanda

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Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) wrapped up its agribusiness mission to Angola on Saturday, May 10, following a week of productive government meetings and on-site farm visits across three provinces.  The delegation—comprising Minister Carlos Fávaro, Agricultural Attaché José Guilherme Leal, Mapa’s Director of Promotion and Foreign Investment André Okubo, and some 30 Brazilian agribusiness entrepreneurs—began

AfDB Approves Guarantee for Zambeef’s Expansion Project

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The African Development Bank Group has approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated Risk Sharing Credit Guarantee to support Zambeef Products Plc’s $100 million expansion programme across its core operations in Zambia. This guarantee is one of many innovative ways in which the Bank provides local currency to its borrowers, while also promoting collaboration with local commercial financial

Counties Partner to Transform the Informal Dairy Sector

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How do we get more safe milk into Kenyan homes while helping informal dairy vendors grow stronger businesses? This is the question driving More Milk for Lives and Livelihoods 2 (MoreMilk 2), a new county-led initiative by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Between 25 March and 2 April 2025, the

Retailer’s Market Day Creates Unique Opportunity for Emerging Farmers 

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Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce directly to customers at selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets at the retailer’s Market Day on 3 April 2025. By providing a direct route to market, Market Day helps emerging farmers generate an income, develop critical

Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia

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Bayer has announced the opening of a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Through the 32-million-euro facility alongside further investments in organization and the grower network, Bayer triples its existing capacity for high-quality maize seed production in the country in 2025. This capacity ultimately converts into annual maize consumption of approximately 30 million people

ISF, AFSTA, and STAK Unite to Advance Africa’s Seed Sector and Food Security

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The International Seed Federation (ISF) has convened its Board Meetings in Nairobi, bringing together national, regional and global seed industry leaders to reinforce their commitment to Africa’s agricultural development, especially in the face of climate change and a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. “Africa is on the verge of unlocking the transformative power of quality seeds,”