Agriculture & Food Security

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

Smallholder farmers in Mozambique are gaining stronger market access and new income streams through farmer-managed seed businesses backed by global partners.

The move adds momentum to a wider East African push to shift farming away from rainfall reliance.

Heritable Agriculture secures Gates Foundation funding to speed up the development of drought and heat tolerant crops for low income farming communities.

Researchers warn that droughts, floods, and rising temperatures are damaging maize, cassava, rice, and other key crops, threatening food security for millions.

The Agricultural Credit Corporation says the funding reached farmers, investors, and rural communities across Jordan, with strong support for women and job seekers.

The acquisition reflects growing pressure on Canada’s food supply and rising focus on local production.

Government officials say climate-smart farming can cut emissions, protect health, and improve food security as pilot projects show strong results across Nigeria.

The initiative links education, industry, and farming to expand access to training and strengthen agricultural skills among young people.

The irrigation ministry moves to tighten planning, monitoring, and maintenance as Egypt prepares for the 2026 summer season, with agencies given strict timelines and clearer duties.