New data shows Tanzania processed over half of East Africa’s cashew nuts in 2025, even as the region still exports most of its crop in raw form.
The country aims to move beyond raw exports and grow earnings from processed coconut products.
The Federal Government and Kaduna State will jointly fund a US$29.62 million ginger production and processing hub in Kachia.
Government maintains minimum field price to support local processing and secure supply chains.
New training manual aims to help farmers boost income and resilience in dry regions.
The financing targets higher farm purchases, steadier farmer incomes, and stronger links to regional processing growth.
New technologies aim to ensure consistent quality and open profitable markets for date producers worldwide.
The facility will boost delivery efficiency and strengthen Egypt’s logistics infrastructure as e-commerce demand rises.
Stronger harvest outlook in Senegal and falling output in Sudan could reshape Africa’s groundnut supply and export trade.
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria says better policies, data and local processing could turn cashew into a major income and jobs source.