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- Apr- 2026 -24 April
Key insights from Kenya’s Draft Geographical Indications Bill, 2026
On 9 April 2026, the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) issued a…
Read More » - 24 April
South Africa wheat farmers plan to plant 486,400 hectares, down 6% YoY
Farmers intend to plant wheat on about 486,400 hectares in 2026, according to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) in its…
Read More » - 24 April
Ghana cocoa product exports jump 90% YoY
Ghana’s export revenues from cocoa products surged 90% year-on-year to US$1.8 billion in 2025, according to the Ghana Export Promotion…
Read More » - 23 April
Benin’s agricultural shift with a stronger push toward industrialization
After a decade of reforms, Benin’s agricultural sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. The election of Romuald…
Read More » - 22 April
DRC to boost soybean and maize production with US$7.7 million in funding
The Ministry of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced US$7.7 million in funding for an agricultural…
Read More » - 21 April
Addressing cost, supply, and disease pressures in Africa’s feed industry
Feed producers across Africa are operating in an increasingly complex and volatile environment. Alongside rising input costs and ongoing supply…
Read More » - 21 April
Ivory Coast farmers hope for more rain to boost cocoa harvest
Rains were mainly below average last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions, and farmers said that more moisture…
Read More » - 20 April
Ivory Coast reports new avian influenza outbreak
Ivory Coast has reported a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, as authorities face renewed pressure on a key…
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