Regulatory Policy & Safety
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Burundi expands plant doctor training with CABI to strengthen food security
The government integrates PlantwisePlus into 40 agricultural schools to train more experts in crop protection.
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Ethiopia begins export of goods under AfCFTA trade framework
The first shipment of meat, fruits, and other farm goods marks Ethiopia’s formal entry into Africa’s continental free trade system.
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Indigenous foods hold the key to fighting poverty and hunger, says KZN MEC
KwaZulu-Natal’s Agriculture MEC urges communities to embrace traditional crops for food security and nutrition.
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Kenya pushes for lower tariffs to boost horticulture exports
Talks with key markets aim to restore competitiveness after sharp export decline
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AI tool exposes aflatoxin threat in Africa’s maize
New system uses artificial intelligence to forecast contamination hotspots and guide safer grain trade.
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Africa’s US$70B food import bill sparks urgent calls for local investment
Leaders at Kigali congress warn that dependence on imports threatens food security and demands immediate support for smallholder farmers.
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South Africa blocks Namibian fresh produce exports, thousands of jobs at risk
Namibian farmers warn of huge losses as border closure leaves crops rotting in the fields
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Togo study finds widespread pesticide residues in produce
Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables in Togo exceed international pesticide limits, raising concerns for public health and export trade.
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Fairtrade CEO Lisa Prassack to step down in October
Fairtrade International names Marike Runneboom de Peña as interim CEO while assuring continuity for producers.
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AI-powered crop selection reshapes vegetable farming
Farmers gain new tools to align crops with climate and markets