Optimistic Outlook for Zimbabwe’s Young Farmers Despite Ongoing Challenges
Zimbabwe’s young farmers are looking ahead to the 2024-25 agricultural season with renewed optimism, buoyed…
Cocoa Purchases in Ghana Plummet Amid Election-Related Payment Delays and Financing Shortages
Ghana’s cocoa industry, a vital pillar of its economy, is facing significant turbulence. The nation,…
Kenyan Tea Industry Thrives on Quality: Higher Prices Amid Production and Export Declines
Kenyan tea, renowned for its rich flavor and robust quality, continues to draw global attention.…
Nigeria Allocates US$85.6M to Agriculture in 2025 Budget: A Leap Towards Sustainable Growth
In a significant move to bolster its agricultural sector, the Nigerian government has allocated US$85.6…
Kenyan Macadamia Farmers Face Mounting Losses as AFA Blocks Export Certifications
Kenyan macadamia farmers and exporters are facing a crisis as the Agriculture and Food Authority…
Sweet Transformation: Kenya Sugar Board’s New Guide Aims to Revolutionize Sugarcane Farming
It’s a warm afternoon in western Kenya, and fields of sugarcane stretch as far as…
South Africa’s Deciduous Fruit Industry Leads the Way with Centre of Excellence Against Invasive Pests
As a global agronomist specializing in sustainable farming and rural development, I have observed firsthand…
Challenges to Private Sector Engagement in African Agriculture: Markets, Capacity and Capital
By Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa Africa’s agricultural sector is widely perceived as a vast…
Zambia’s Agricultural Future: How the Lobito Corridor is Driving Agro-Processing Growth
The Lobito Corridor is emerging as a game-changer for Africa's agricultural potential, serving as a…
Harnessing Land Governance for Biodiversity: A Key to Sustainable Agricultural Innovation
Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa As we forge into an era with environmental sustainability no…
