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Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Africa discusses trade

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Africa discusses trade

African countries discussed wide-ranging regional issues, including trade, at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye.

El Niño effect: How Africa's agro-pastoral sector is bearing the brunt

El Niño effect: How Africa's agro-pastoral sector is bearing the brunt

The World Meteorological Organisation has ranked 2023 as the hottest year on record, warning that it could worsen as the El Niño phenomenon impacts oceans, land and farming activity in Africa and beyond like never before.

How a new sweet potato holds key to food sufficiency in Burkina Faso

How a new sweet potato holds key to food sufficiency in Burkina Faso

Scientists in Burkina Faso have developed a new variety of tuber in the laboratory called "orange-fleshed sweet potato" rich in vitamin A, iron, zinc and iodine, and can be grown in barely three months.

Botswana extends ban on fresh produce imports until 2025

Botswana extends ban on fresh produce imports until 2025

The ban on imports of tomatoes, potatoes, onions and other produce - which was due to expire at the end of December.

Zimbabwe becomes world's top blueberry exporter

Zimbabwe becomes world's top blueberry exporter

Zimbabwe becomes the world leader in the growth rate of blueberry exports due to investment boom in agriculture, East Fruit says.

Nigeria: How irrigation holds the key to food security

Nigeria: How irrigation holds the key to food security

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country is facing food insecurity.

The efforts to reconcile Chad's farmers and herders

The efforts to reconcile Chad's farmers and herders

A collaborative project launched by the Chadian government and the UN has brought a sliver of hope to provinces beset with frequent conflict between farming and herding communities.

Egypt to import 170,000 cattle for Eid al-Adha celebrations

Egypt to import 170,000 cattle for Eid al-Adha celebrations

The Egyptian government said on Monday that 170,000 cattle and sheep will be imported in preparation for Eid-al-Adha celebrations scheduled for June 28 to July 1, 2023.

Why does Ghana struggle to achieve fish sufficiency?

Why does Ghana struggle to achieve fish sufficiency?

Ghana is a coastal country with huge potential for massive fish production. But it barely produces half of its fish requirement.

Trapped in a ‘maize’: Why GM crop is hot-button issue in Kenya

Trapped in a ‘maize’: Why GM crop is hot-button issue in Kenya

As the African nation struggles to feed its citizens after back-to-back droughts, people are wary of adopting lab-grown crops over health and economic concerns.

Morocco scraps value-added tax to lower food prices

Morocco scraps value-added tax to lower food prices

Low income families in the north African country have been particularly hit by rising food prices and general inflation which jumped to 20.1% in February.