Trade & Markets Updates

South African fruit groups welcome a one year extension of AGOA but say existing US tariffs continue to limit trade gains.

Event in Baghdad showcases progress in value chains and pathways for private sector engagement.

The project aims to boost British farm resilience while linking local innovation with McCain’s global operations.

The financing targets higher farm purchases, steadier farmer incomes, and stronger links to regional processing growth.

The West African country is emerging as a key player in the continent’s banana market, posting the fastest export growth in 2025.

Policy changes, pricing trends, and export patterns point to steady competition and rising global influence from Chinese pesticide producers.

Stronger harvest outlook in Senegal and falling output in Sudan could reshape Africa’s groundnut supply and export trade.

Strong reservoir levels and higher Rabi sowing support higher tractor sales, while exports also record sharp growth.

Strong sales of fertilizers and basic chemicals push sector growth despite tough global trade conditions.