Staff Report Nigeria’s fishing industry is under intense pressure. As diesel prices surge to record levels, nearly 80 percent of fishing vessels…
Staff Report Zimbabwe’s berry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports soaring by 50% in 2024. This rapid expansion, fueled primarily by blueberry production, underscores the nation’s rising prominence in the international fruit market. With exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year, Zimbabwe is cementing its position as a key global player in berry exports. The Driving Forces Behind Zimbabwe’s Berry Boom Several factors have contributed to this remarkable growth, including favorable climatic conditions and expanding commercial farming operations. Unlike other fruits such as grapes, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, blueberries have become the backbone of Zimbabwe’s berry exports, outpacing all competitors in production and global demand. Key Export Markets: Europe, the UK, and Beyond Zimbabwe’s berry exports are exclusively destined for international markets, with no local…
Staff Report Botswana is doubling down on meat. The Botswana Meat Commission, known as BMC, is constructing…
Staff Report When a bank chooses to back a farm, it is not just lending money. It…
Staff Report Uganda earned US$202.8 million from coffee exports in August, but that figure hides a sharp…
Staff Report Kenya is reeling in fewer fish from abroad as its own waters and farms begin…
Staff Report A wind off Lüderitz carries a promise: the Atlantic water there has temperatures and currents…
Staff Report When a market doubles in size over a decade it does more than change balance…
Staff Report When a processing company sets a target as bold as 75,000 cattle for a single…
Staff Report A car eases into the lane, the driver reaches for the window and a barista,…
Staff Report President John Dramani Mahama walked the muddy paths of Papao Poultry Farm in Domekwabenya despite…
Staff Report A quiet transformation is unfolding across Egypt’s farms, feedlots and hatcheries. Officials at the Ministry…
Staff Report A seismic shift is under way in Ethiopia’s coffee export sector. The Ethiopian Coffee and…
Staff Report As an agricultural expert with more than 15 years consulting for the African Development Bank,…
