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Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premium

Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premiumAnge Aboa

Global food prices rebounds in July

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

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Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

Wandile Sihlobo 13 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Bruce Hakutizwi 8 Aug 2018

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

6 Aug 2018

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

2 Aug 2018

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

31 Jul 2018

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

Mmatlou Kalab and Wandile Sihlobo 30 Jul 2018

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

27 Jul 2018

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

26 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Jul 2018

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

5 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

4 Jul 2018

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

28 Jun 2018

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Irene Kgakgamatso 28 Jun 2018

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

26 Jun 2018

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

Kazungu Samuel 18 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

Why climate-smart agriculture is crucial to Africa

Why climate-smart agriculture is crucial to Africa

Eldon Opiyo 11 Jun 2018

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Key insights into the global sesame seed market

8 Jun 2018

EAC tea consumption to increase in the next decade

Maryanne Gicobi 6 Jun 2018

Zambia's eMsika helping farmers buy agricultural inputs

Zambia's eMsika helping farmers buy agricultural inputs

Tom Jackson 4 Jun 2018

Key insights into the global cinnamon market

Key insights into the global cinnamon market

31 May 2018

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What is driving the rise in global tea consumption and production?

30 May 2018

Growing macadamia nut industry poised for future success

30 May 2018

How Nando's creates shared value for farmers in southern Africa

28 May 2018

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Agro-food, plastics, printing and packaging trade shows move to Abidjan

28 May 2018

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Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

Wandile Sihlobo 13 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Bruce Hakutizwi 8 Aug 2018

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

6 Aug 2018

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

2 Aug 2018

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

31 Jul 2018

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

Mmatlou Kalab and Wandile Sihlobo 30 Jul 2018

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

27 Jul 2018

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

26 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Jul 2018

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

5 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

4 Jul 2018

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

28 Jun 2018

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Irene Kgakgamatso 28 Jun 2018

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

26 Jun 2018

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

Kazungu Samuel 18 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

Why climate-smart agriculture is crucial to Africa

Why climate-smart agriculture is crucial to Africa

Eldon Opiyo 11 Jun 2018

PublicDomainPictures via

Key insights into the global sesame seed market

8 Jun 2018

EAC tea consumption to increase in the next decade

Maryanne Gicobi 6 Jun 2018

Zambia's eMsika helping farmers buy agricultural inputs

Zambia's eMsika helping farmers buy agricultural inputs

Tom Jackson 4 Jun 2018

Key insights into the global cinnamon market

Key insights into the global cinnamon market

31 May 2018

congerdesign via

What is driving the rise in global tea consumption and production?

30 May 2018

Growing macadamia nut industry poised for future success

30 May 2018

How Nando's creates shared value for farmers in southern Africa

28 May 2018

African Hope via

Agro-food, plastics, printing and packaging trade shows move to Abidjan

28 May 2018

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Insights into the global strawberry market

24 May 2018

From left to right: Nuradin Osman (AGCO Vice President and General Manager Africa), HE Emmanuel Mwamba (High Commissioner in South Africa - Republic of Zambia), Martin Richenhagen (AGCO, Chairman, President, CEO) and Gary Collar (AGCO Snr Vice President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific and Africa)

Serving Africa from Africa: AGCO opens Africa headquarters in Johannesburg

22 May 2018

Kenyan mobile agri-platform to receive a $100,000 boost from Expo Live

21 May 2018

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast 21 May 2018

Insights into the global coconut oil market

18 May 2018

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Insights into the global grains market

17 May 2018

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Andrew Butt, Andrew Fisher & Shakira Hussein 11 May 2018

Insights into the global vanilla market

Insights into the global vanilla market

10 May 2018

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Going beyond farm-to-fork to encourage healthier food systems

9 May 2018

Image supplied by Zonnebloem

Millennials' premium palate driving a shift in the wine market

8 May 2018