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[New Zimbabwe] THE Ministry of Finance has declared as invalid a grain import levy imposed on millers by the Agriculture Ministry through Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025 and urged…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Cotton with Decent Work project, implemented through cooperation between the governments of Tanzania and Brazil, has continued to register significant achievements in the…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set an ambitious target of achieving regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035. It is therefore urging governments, investors and development partners to…
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
The Government of Ghana is preparing to link rice import permits directly to investment in the country’s own rice farms and mills - a policy shift that the Ministry of…
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans by government to establish an inter-ministerial taskforce to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against the illegal importation of rice through…
June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger investment in agriculture and resilient food systems to address rising food prices and improve food security across West Africa. Speaking…
June 2, 2026
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Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has advised stakeholders participating in the 2026 West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra to close the gap between rice production and consumption…
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Beer industry stakeholders say it's a "sad day for the history of Tassie beer" after the announcement Boag's brewery in Launceston will close.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The initiative seeks to provide young Nigerians with access to land, training, financing, technology and markets. The post Nigerian govt launches youth agribusiness trust fund targeting 6 million beneficiaries appeared…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
Multimedia Group Limited, through Joy Business and the Joy Super Morning Show, has launched Joy Business Agribusiness Month 2026, a month-long national conversation on Ghana’s food security and agricultural transformation.…
May 29, 2026
· 2 min read
[Nyasa Times] The Tobacco Commission (TC) has issued a stern warning to tobacco farmers over widespread poor handling practices that continue to damage Malawi's tobacco quality, depress prices, and increase…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Livestock Farming
The Northern Territory's biggest bull sale has recorded one of its strongest results, despite high fuel prices and a big wet season.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) PLC has stated that strong governance, sustainability, and community investment remain central to its long-term growth strategy, as the company seeks to strengthen investor confidence…
May 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Agribusiness
[Ghanaian Times] The government and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their strong partnership in promoting sustainable cocoa production in the country.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[263Chat] The Zimbabwean government is preparing a fresh round of levies on imported grain and oilseed products in a policy shift aimed at strengthening domestic agricultural production, financing irrigation infrastructure…
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[New Times] Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture, transport and social protection spending in the 2026/2027 Budget Framework Paper, warning that the reductions could undermine…
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
A civil society organisation with interest in social justice, SEND Ghana, and its partners have appealed to the government to expedite the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers under its…
May 26, 2026
· 5 min read
Agribusiness
[SAnews.gov.za] Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says resilience is no longer an abstract concept for agriculture but an "operational necessity" as climate change, failing logistics infrastructure and volatile global markets reshape…
May 26, 2026
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Agribusiness
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the State House budget allocation, saying the amount is too small to significantly support major sectors such as…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Liberian Observer] Liberia has secured a US$36 million investment commitment aimed at transforming its rubber industry and strengthening support for smallholder farmers, following high-level discussions between Agriculture Minister Dr. J.…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Nyasa Times] The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year's cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity Group Holdings and MicroSave Consulting have launched a new initiative aimed at improving access to financing, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing productivity in Kenya's fisheries…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Daily News] Iringa -- DEPUTY Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile has thanked the government for delivering major infrastructure development in the Iringa Region, particularly the rehabilitation of the historic Nduli…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's fisheries authority issued an urgent public health warning Friday after a toxic pufferfish washed ashore at Marshall Beach in Margibi County, cautioning citizens against touching, selling or…
May 25, 2026
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Agribusiness
[Leadership] Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, has stopped a company, Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited from producing its Pop Power Energy Drink, in a copied…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
Agritech innovator Evans Kyere-Mensah has called on young Ghanaians to rethink their perception of agriculture and embrace the agriculture sector as a pathway to innovation, enterprise development, and wealth creation.
May 25, 2026
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Agribusiness
The Forecourt of the State House in Accra is set to host the 3rd edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 from Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 13, as…
May 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Agribusiness
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products being sold to consumers.
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[New Dawn] Monrovia, May 22, 2026 -- Liberia's cocoa sector has experienced a remarkable surge in export performance, with exports rising by 54 percent between 2024 and 2025, according to…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Liberian Observer] The former Minister of Education has warned that growing pressure on Liberia's rubber supply chain could undermine jobs, industrial expansion, and the country's long-term economic transformation if urgent…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Agribusiness
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- There is need for stronger regional cooperation in order to combat the escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis affecting the Southern Africa region.
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Africa
[Capital FM] Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure is preventing millions of smallholder…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read