Food inflation slowdown defies expectations after dipping to 2.8% y-y in April 2026
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialWhile South Africa’s headline inflation jumped from 3.1% in March to 4% year-on-year (y/y) in April 2026,...
Rwanda’s school meals initiative drives higher income for local farmers
Rwanda provides school meals to almost 4.8 million students – one of the country’s most ambitious investments in education, nutrition, and child wellbeing. However,...
Agriculture’s resilience takes center stage at NAMPO 2026, powered by innovation
The 58th NAMPO Harvest Day, proudly presented by Grain SA from 12 - 15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park, concluded on a high note...
Op-Ed: How West Africa is winning the fight against pesticide resistance in Africa
By Mr Ibrahim Traoré, Regional Coordinator for West Central Africa, CropLife Africa Middle East ,And Mr Tété Awokou, President, Regional Programme for Integrated Cotton...
Steenhuisen visits Ceres amid storm damage and blackouts risking fruit exports
Following devastating storms that battered the Western Cape between 10 and 12 May, leaving the Witzenberg region facing a critical electricity crisis and widespread...
How proper pruning improves food production and home gardening in Zambia during winter
As winter approaches in Zambia, gardeners and small-scale farmers are turning their attention to one of horticulture’s most important seasonal practices: pruning. Often misunderstood...
From Seed to Success: Growing a new generation of farmers
In many South African communities, unemployment and food insecurity remain daily realities for young people. Through Fidelity Foundation’s long-standing partnership with Oliver’s Village, however,...
Celebrating 25 Years of Driving Africa’s Development
AUDA-NEPAD marks a quarter-century of connecting communities, strengthening economies and improving lives across AfricaThe African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) officially launched its...
From Feedmill to Food System: VIV Europe 2026 Addresses the Industry’s Most Critical Challenges
Over 70 sessions across three days address the industry's most pressing challenges — from artificial intelligence and sustainability to food security and global market...
Kenya’s Live Reptile Exports Surge 10-Fold as Over 870,000 Animals Enter Global Trade
Kenya’s trade in captive-bred wildlife is rapidly expanding, with live CITES-listed reptile exports increasing more than tenfold over the past decade, raising urgent concerns...