3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (477+ words) Higher crop yields from GMOs and precision farming have helped keep South Africa‘s food inflation at its lowest level in almost 16 years. Published August 3, 2026 SOUTH AFRICA – Daily Maverick reports that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and precision farming have helped…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (488+ words) The bank says stronger climate planning and more funding will help countries reduce the economic impact of the expected weather event. Published July 31, 2026 AFRICA – Africa could lose between US$10 billion and US$20 billion as a new El Niño weather event…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (392+ words) The Farmer Field Day connected farmers with improved technologies, quality inputs and new business opportunities ahead of the next planting season. Published July 20, 2026 TANZANIA – More than 1,000 farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, development partners and other agricultural stakeholders gathered in Mlowo Ward, Mbozi…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (196+ words) The Department of Agriculture has expanded awareness efforts after Goss’s Wilt spread to eight of the country’s nine provinces. Published July 20, 2026 SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has increased awareness efforts and urged farmers to strengthen farm hygiene after…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (366+ words) Strong demand from Asian markets is helping South Africa manage its large maize harvest while supporting market stability. Published July 7, 2026 SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s maize exports have gained strong support from Far East markets as the country moves through one…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (347+ words) The new council will guide seed policy, improve certification and support Ghana‘s plan to reduce reliance on imported seeds. Published June 27, 2026 GHANA – Ghana has officially launched the National Seed Council (NSC), a new body that will oversee the country’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (422+ words) New budget measures aim to support local oilseed farmers and processors while cutting the country’s edible oil import bill. Published June 17, 2026 TANZANIA – Tanzania has introduced a series of policy changes in its 2026/2027 national budget aimed at increasing domestic edible oil…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (424+ words) New logistics links between Russia, Oman, and Africa could shorten delivery times and support grain trade across the continent, according to Russian economist Vitaly Melyantsev. Published June 9, 2026 OMAN – Emerging logistics projects linking Russia, Oman, and Africa could improve the flow…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (475+ words) The move marks the entry of the iconic Oxford-born bakery brand into one of the world’s fastest-growing premium food and beverage markets, with plans to establish up to 10 outlets during the current fiscal year. Published June 5, 2026 INDIA – The Dharampal Satyapal…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (416+ words) Higher harvests and strong regional demand could push South Africa’s maize exports up by 50% during the 2026/2027 season. Published May 28, 2026 SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa expects a sharp rise in maize exports during the 2026/2027 marketing year as higher production and rising demand…...