For far too long, farming in sub-Saharan Africa has been stereotyped as an occupation for poor villagers, a means of subsistence rather than a vehicle for economic growth. This perception…
The price of cocoa in Nigeria has reached an unprecedented high of N15 million per tonne, a dramatic increase from N1.8 million per tonne in January 2024. This surge was…
Over $100 million in catalytic investments were secured at the 2024 Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA), an event designed to address Africa’s food security challenges through innovation and transformative partnerships. Organized…
The African Development Fund (ADF) has allocated $81 million for a transformative infrastructure project to enhance trade and integration in West Africa. This initiative will finance the construction of a…
Cocoa prices experienced mixed pressures this week, driven by increased supply from Nigeria and adverse weather conditions in West Africa. Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports Surge Nigeria, the world’s sixth-largest cocoa producer,…
Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, combined with the urgent need for climate resilience, presents a transformative opportunity to address unemployment through green technology. The continent’s vulnerability to climate change underscores…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Agro-Pocket Programme, is providing vital support to 340,000 farmers across the nation. This initiative offers input subsidies, targeting improved productivity in key areas…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has broadened its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme to include 21 additional states, signaling the launch of its second phase. Imo State Governor, Hope…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a landmark $2 billion Memorandum of Understanding…
The United Nations has highlighted the urgent need to boost agricultural productivity and embrace innovative technologies to tackle the escalating hunger crisis. With over 828 million people experiencing hunger in…
Ghana’s agricultural technology sector has received a significant boost with a $2 million funding injection aimed at driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and addressing critical challenges in the industry. This investment…
Rwanda has unveiled a groundbreaking public-private partnership aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of over 500,000 farming households. This initiative is set to provide farmers with…
Agriculture is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of Africa’s economic development, with its potential to significantly enhance GDP, ensure food security, create jobs, and curb inflation. The sector offers a…
Accelerating the adoption of agricultural innovations and increasing investment in research are critical for Africa to achieve the targets of its Agenda 2063 flagship programme, the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development…
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has announced plans to collaborate with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance intra-African trade. This initiative aims to leverage maritime connectivity through…
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $26.55 million loan to Togo for the second phase of the Agro-Food Processing Zone Project. This initiative aims to create an industrial…
In November 2023, during the second Forum on China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, China committed to a significant target: promoting trade value in agricultural products with Africa to more than $20 billion…
At the Africa Economic Summit 2024 in Abuja last week, African countries committed to increasing intra-continental trade from 14% to at least 50% by 2030 under the African Continental Free…
The 12th Extraordinary African Union Summit, held in Niamey on July 7, 2019, marked a historic milestone with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Initially adopted…
Nigeria is poised to kickstart formal exports of locally produced goods to several African nations, including South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Kenya, starting next month. This initiative falls under the…
The launch of South Africa’s inaugural shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) heralds more than just a trade milestone; it symbolizes Africa’s resilience against historical injustices like…
Envoys from Ghana, Egypt, Rwanda, and other nations emphasized the crucial role of value addition to raw materials in driving economic growth across Africa and achieving the goals of the…
In a bid to invigorate its agricultural sector and champion the ‘grow in Ghana and export from Ghana’ initiative, Ghana is setting its sights on expanding horticulture and agro-exports to…
In a powerful address at the launch of the Women in Agribusiness Week (WAW), Reverend Dr John Manu, the Ashanti Regional Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA),…
In a historic stride towards fortifying intra-African trade and combating food scarcity, the continent’s commodity exchanges have converged to birth the AfCFTA Association of Commodity Exchanges as part of the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on West and Central African countries to collaborate for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was made…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has pledged to provide financing of up to $6.0 billion over the next three years to eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in collaboration…
The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Trade and Investment Conference commenced in Cairo, with Jean-Louis Ekra, Deputy Chairperson of the IATF2023 Advisory Council, and former President of Afreximbank, asserting that the…
The Nigerian government has initiated the full automation and modernization of all its ports as part of its strategy to leverage the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade…
Since its inception in May 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has held the promise of transforming Africa’s agricultural sector and fostering sustainable economic growth and food security…
In a remarkable development, coffee has taken the lead in Tanzania’s agricultural exports as the nation actively participates in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pilot program. This initiative,…
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has pledged $26.5 million to AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities platform. AFEX, with over 200 warehouses in Nigeria, Kenya,…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which came into effect in May 2019, was envisioned as a catalyst for unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential and boosting economic growth and…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has put forth an optimistic vision for the continent, indicating the potential to generate a whopping $70 billion in intra-continental trade activities. This…
Former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, emphasized the importance of a clear industrialization vision for Nigeria to maximize the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free…
The kola nut, primarily grown in West Africa, isn’t just an integral part of culture and tradition; it’s an untapped reservoir of opportunities. With over 311,331 tonnes produced in 2021…
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) highlighted the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to increase the value of intra-Africa trade to a staggering $195 billion by…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State emphasized the critical role Lagos State plays for Nigeria in tapping into the prospects provided by the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). His…
In a recent report titled “Future of Trade: Africa,” released during the World Bank/IMF Annual meetings held in Marrakesh, Morocco, Standard Chartered Bank has projected significant growth for African exports.…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an unprecedented opportunity to catalyze growth and stimulate industrialization across the continent. By opening up a market of 1.2 billion potential consumers,…
Africa, with its vast agricultural potential and a rapidly growing population, is at the crossroads of a significant challenge. A staggering 37% of its food production is either wasted or…
African agriculture, primarily dominated by smallholder farmers, faces several barriers ranging from credit access to market linkages, from input unavailability to outdated farming techniques. However, Agtech (Agricultural Technology) is emerging…
Nigeria’s quest for food security is seeing a major boost as the agricultural sector moves towards embracing biotechnology. With a predicted population growth set to hit 450 million by 2030,…
Nigeria’s bitter kola farming, once facing decline, is witnessing a resurgence. The driving forces behind this revival are rising local consumption and a surge in exports. Following Nigeria’s first Covid…
A renewed emphasis has been placed on the urgent need to bolster African agricultural trade through improved infrastructure, harmonized standards, and streamlined trade protocols to enhance food security across the…
At the 2023 World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, global heavyweights converged to emphasize the union of finance and agriculture for Africa’s progress. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto and…
The U.S. and Norway have come together to tackle the growing hunger crisis in Africa by pledging a joint fund of $70 million. This initiative, initially disclosed by a spokesperson…
Ireland is poised to tap into the burgeoning agri-food market of West Africa, underlined by the recent trade mission spearheaded by Charlie McConalogue, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the…
In the recent Convention of the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) held in Atlanta, Georgia, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, advocated for a technological revolution…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced its intention to raise an initial sum of $1 billion in concessional funding and grants to safeguard farmers from the adverse impacts of…
Two major firms, Nigeria’s EGTA Investment Limited and Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies, recently inked a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja. This pivotal…
West Africa’s regional powerhouse, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is ushering in a fresh wave of economic dynamism by fast-tracking the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).…
Over the past two decades, African leaders have championed the transformation of the continent’s food systems. Though ambitious endeavors like the Maputo and Malabo declarations were inked, the journey towards…
By 2050, the planet is set to host over 9 billion inhabitants. To sustain such a massive populace, our agricultural systems must witness a transformative 69% increase in production from…
Ethiopian Airlines, the shining emblem of aviation in Africa, emerges as the champion in propelling the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) vision. Through its latest announcement, the airline solidifies…
The East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with Afreximbank recently conducted a two-day workshop in Kigali, focusing on enlightening SMEs and women entrepreneurs about the African Continental Free Trade…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Afrexim Bank have unveiled a groundbreaking pan-African payments and settlement system, a move set to revolutionize intra-African trade. This initiative will allow…
Nigeria’s agriculture paints a picture of promise clouded by profound challenges. Fertile lands and a thriving demand clash with concerns like rising insecurity, outdated farming techniques, and limited infrastructure. As…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises to unite 1.3 billion people under a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. For its success, the engagement of 65% of the continent’s…
The African Development Bank Group (ADB) has granted Ethiopia $84.3 million to revolutionize its wheat production and amplify farmers’ earnings. This significant move was officiated on 2 August 2023 with…
By 2030, a green transition could generate a whopping 8.4 million employment opportunities for youth, as per the International Labour Organization (ILO) report spotlighted on International Youth Day. Simply put,…
In a groundbreaking move, Zenith Bank Plc has sealed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Their shared vision? The development of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal,…
Cocoa prices showed moderate gains as a weakening dollar and concerns about future supply shortages drove short covering in cocoa futures. Last Thursday, cocoa prices reached a 12-year high due…
In line with President Museveni’s six policy proposals, Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched a nationwide agriculture campaign in Mityana and Mubende districts. Aimed at mobilising farmers to boost…
Tunisia aims to revitalize its olive oil industry with a strategy targeting an annual production of 250,000 tonnes by 2035, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries.…
The African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have recently joined forces through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The focus of this partnership is to…
Identify and Understand Your Soil The foundation of any productive farm lies in its soil. Conduct a soil analysis to determine its type and nutrient content. Armed with this knowledge,…
The flow of foreign direct investment in the agricultural sector in Tunisia did not exceed, in 2019, the rate of 0.77% of total foreign investment, against 2.81% in 2018, according…
Despite Uganda’s moniker as Africa’s breadbasket, the country is grappling with a formidable task of hunger eradication. Factors like climatic catastrophes, global supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19, and subsequent…
Zimbabwe is set to make its first corn exports in 22 years following a surplus from recent harvests. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka announced that the government approved the sale, thanks…
The prices of cocoa, the essential raw material for chocolate, have surged to their highest levels in more than 12 years in New York, following a recent spike to a…
Cultivating a hectare of maize once drained Precious Banda, a Zambian farmer, of countless hours and energy, armed only with a small hoe. But things changed when she embraced modernity…
Recently, an impactful conference took place in Bern, Switzerland, where The Platform for Sustainable Cocoa joined forces with the Soy and Palm Oil Network and the Coffee Interest Group. The…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with 11 prominent agriculture companies in Liberia to boost the country’s agricultural sector. The partnership, worth US$7.8 million, will support…
Morocco has solidified its position as a key player in the global mandarin market, with a significant share of its exports making their way to Canada. Data from agricultural website…
For decades, Africa has faced alarming reports of deforestation, painting a bleak picture of disappearing forests due to agricultural expansion, logging, and charcoal production. However, new satellite data analyzed by…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it will allocate $520 million to Nigeria for the establishment of special agro-industrial processing zones. The President of the AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina,…
When it comes to the agriculture business, soil health is paramount. Maintaining healthy land with minimal erosion and efficient water infiltration is crucial for optimizing the nutrient cycle and ensuring…
Agriculture stakeholders in Rwanda have joined forces to launch the ‘Buy from Youth’ campaign, aimed at supporting young people involved in agribusiness. This initiative addresses the challenges faced by these…
Businesspeople and investors have identified a range of promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. These include cattle farming, superfoods exports, plant-based milk substitutes, and baby food production. These sectors offer…
Uganda has commenced the implementation of the Parish Development Model, a government-led initiative aimed at lifting 17.5 million Ugandans out of poverty and integrating subsistence households into the money economy.…
The East African Community (EAC) has initiated a special project aimed at enhancing agri-export trade to foster economic growth in the region. The project focuses on raising awareness about agri-export…
Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), delivered a compelling message to world leaders and industry leaders, urging them to invest a significant portion…
Africa has the necessary partnerships and technologies to eradicate hunger, according to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Adesina emphasized the need for action and robust…
Tanzania has a unique opportunity to establish itself as a hub for agricultural innovation and sustainable food systems through its hosting of the Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023. This prestigious…
To meet the growing demands for goods and services in Nigeria and other African cities, Mr. Darryl Judd, Regional Head of Integration and Business Growth at Maersk, has called upon…
Kenya aims to position itself as the preferred gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to boost regional trade, which currently stands at 17%, significantly lower…
Developers have created an advanced AI tool that utilizes satellite remote sensing and machine learning to predict agricultural yields of key crops across Africa. The tool, called Africa Agriculture Watch…
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be implemented as soon as possible, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning…
AfCFTA reviews cotton, meat, coffee, and cereals’ value chains for intra-African trade analysis and understanding. This was revealed by the AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, at the recent Africa Leadership Forum…
Udua.africa is africa’s leading B2B marketplace platform specifically designed to facilitate seamless business transactions between agro buyers and sellers across the African continent. With its pan-African reach, Udua.africa has emerged…
To open up trade opportunities on the continent, more than 80 businesses and government organizations in Zimbabwe and Eswatini underwent training on the first African trade site. One of the…
Morocco ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2022. This initiative is expected to boost the country’s economy and improve its nutrition index. The Ambassador of Morocco to…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, President of the World Trade Organization, has stated that in order for Africa to successfully implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), we must lower…
The future of agro trade across the African continent is bright. The continent has a young and growing population, which is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. This population…
Kenyan agritech firm iProcure said it will assist its development into Uganda and Tanzania as well as the introduction of a credit offering enabling agro-retailers to buy supplies on credit…
Africa Day, which is observed annually throughout Africa and other nations around the world, is a celebration of the accomplishments and promise of the African continent. Its anniversary, May 25,…
Benin’s efforts to establish the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are being aided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa.…
The only sure way for the African continent to catch up to the rest of the world in terms of development is for it to embrace technology in all socio-economic…
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), according to Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), will be used to enable payments across Africa. This was recently disclosed in Lagos by the…
The World Trade Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has encouraged the Ghanaian government to hasten the ratification of the Fisheries Subsidies accord, which was adopted in Geneva in June 2022.…
Ghana is considering re-exporting Kenyan mangoes to the EU market during the off-season for mangoes in the western African nation. This action is expected to expand the market for Kenyan…
The Russian-Ukrainian war has increased demand on the continent, therefore stakeholders in the sunflower industry are gathering to discuss how to scale up domestic output and promote the construction of…
South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has welcomed the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA), saying that it will benefit the continent. Mashatile gave a speech at…
Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, has urged the corporate sector to increase its investments in beginning farmers. Pandor asserts that South Africa must enhance its role in…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has disclosed that it has spent $604.6 million (N277.84 billion) to support the growth of the agricultural sector in 28 states in Nigeria.…
A Sh100 billion fund has been established by the Agriculture Finance Corporation in collaboration with Financial Service Deepening (FSD) Kenya and the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa with the…
Despite the fact that Nigeria has yet to completely implement and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), research by New Telegraph shows that the country’s overall exports…
Ghana has stated intentions to enhance business connections with Kenya in order to maximize benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). As a result, it intends to launch…
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement presents a $22 billion opportunity, according to Ms. Tokunbo Chiedu, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Global, and women businesses must maximize their profitability and…
A $5.1 million grant from the United States has been given to seven emerging agricultural businesses in Kenya to help them grow their operations while tackling the nation’s problems with…
AfCFTA will boost intra-African trade to over 40% of total commerce by 2045. This was stated by the Secretary General of the African Regional Standards Organization (ARSO), Hermogene Nsegimana at…
OCP Africa is planning to distribute 10,000 tons of fertilizers specially formulated for the cocoa industry in 20 cocoa-growing regions in Ivory Coast as part of its Fertilizer Relief Program,…
Due of millets’ potential to combat climate change, improve nutrition, and raise farmer incomes, African nations have been urged to increase their production. Government representatives and experts said millets could…
African nations have made excellent progress, according to the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in advancing intra-regional trade and executing the regional integration agenda. Nonetheless, additional effort is required to…
Africa’s population growth and its thriving private sector have long been challenges for the continent’s logistics. According to recent study, which is going to change, with potentially game-changing results for…
As agriculture takes front stage in Beijing’s relationship with the continent, more food items like avocados, cashews, sesame seeds, and chili peppers are being imported from Africa. According to Shanghai…
The 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), which honor African female agripreneurs that exhibit exceptional innovation and business excellence in agricultural value chains, are now accepting applications. The…
The AfCFTA, made of 54 member African counties, makes it the largest free trade area, second only to the World Trade Organization. It is the largest in terms of population…
As e-commerce expands and technology improves, the opportunity arises to take advantage of marketplaces within a particular industry. Also, the rapid growth of internet access has revolutionized how business operations…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the best tool for eradicating the mentality of relying on and producing for the benefit of others, and President Paul Kagame has…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been effectively structured, according to the World Bank, to enhance the economies of East Africa. This will be done, among other things,…
The Eko Agro Mechanization Program has been launched by the Lagos State Government to improve food security and productivity in the region. By this project, mechanization access would be made…
Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has urged African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to…
Nigeria is a significant and expanding player in the cashew sector, increasing its market share of the world’s cashew production by an average of 5% year. Production is expected to…
The Pineapple Business in West Africa Given the rising demand for fresh pineapples and related goods in domestic and international markets, the pineapple sector in West Africa offers numerous commercial…
In the third quarter of 2022, Nigeria exported agricultural products worth N84.21 billion. This reflects a 6% gain over the N79.41 billion recorded in the same time of 2021, but…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has stated that its focus on modern agriculture is aimed at ensuring food security for all Nigerians, not only residents of the region. Dr.…
One of the issues facing President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is how to diversify the country’s economy, with agriculture being one of the options. Apart from economic diversification, the government intends…
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO-UN) have agreed to a 200,000-dollar Unilateral Trust Fund Agreement (UTF) to enhance the coconut value chain. Ms…
According to the Federal Government, the four million metric tonne maize supply deficit in Nigeria has been bridged by indigenous farmers producing the commodity locally. It made the announcement through…
The Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in accordance with its developmental functions as enshrined in Section 31 of the CBN Act 2007,…
Stakeholders have stated that more actors in the agri-food system need to enhance their investments in domestic innovation and local raw material production to solve the challenges of rising food…
Over 800 farmers in the Ikom local government area of Cross River state have received agricultural inputs from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Dr. Ahmed Habib, the Director General…
The need for farmers across the country to return to large food crop production is one of the implications from this year’s World Food Day theme: is the need for…
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called for creativity to address concerns affecting food security, promising additional support to farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural value chain. In…
Experts believe that agricultural mechanisation and commercialisation are viable options for raising farm yields and feeding Africa’s growing population. Mr. George Marechera, the Managing Director of Agridrive, and Mr. Jaye…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has supplied ICT equipment to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in order to improve food security by…
The Lagos State Government has stated that it will continue to foster youth and student participation in various agricultural value chains in order to assist them to mature into more…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that focusing on the development of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, particularly the business of constructing a functional commodity market with logistics, will benefit both…
The Federal Government claims to have set aside N600 billion in loans for 2.4 million farmers across the country through the Agro-Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support project (APPEALS).…
Dr. George Moghalu, the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has explained why some Nigerian commodities are refused abroad. He also revealed that just roughly 3,000 kilometers…
Nigeria’s exports might treble by 2025 under the African Continental Free Trade Area, according to stakeholders at Coronation Merchant Bank’s interactive session. They talked at Coronation Merchant Bank’s interactive session…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has awarded the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) N400 million in grant financing through the Export Expansion Facility Programme (EEFP) to help TEF Alumni SMEs…
Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, have signed an agreement to strengthen the Nigerian crop insurance market. Africa Re, a…
To break down barriers to international markets, Nigerian farmers, aggregators, food processors, and exporters must employ good agricultural, post-harvest, and packaging standards. As a result, the Nigerian Stored Products Research…
In the second quarter of 2021, Nigeria exported agro-food commodities worth N165.27 billion, up 112 percent from N78.03 billion in the same period of 2020. According to data compiled by…
Farmers in Edo State received 150,000 free cashew seedlings from the Edo State Chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN). The organization also delivered 3000 hectares…
The recent support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by African countries, according to Sterling Bank’s Chairman Assume Ighodalo, will have a good influence on the agriculture sector…
On Wednesday, Comptroller Ngozi Uche of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Ondo/Ekiti Area Command said that the command exported 2,233 containers of cocoa bean from January to August 2021. Uche made…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts to get teenagers off the streets through the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) have begun to show signs of success two years into his four-year…
Caraway Africa Nigeria Limited (an Olam Group Company) has reinforced its commitment to strongly pursue backward integration of tomatoes in Nigeria, in order to support the Federal Government’s ambitions for…
Nigeria’s overall foreign trade increased to N12 trillion in the second quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, as the country’s exports increased. The statistic indicates a…
To avoid rejection, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recommended exporters to always seek formal registration of their products. Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General…
Are you an exporter looking to expand your volume, value and improve global competitiveness of Nigerian product? Then the Export Expansion Grant from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is…
The Federal Government stated that Nigeria’s membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has a strategic goal of capturing 10% of Africa’s imports and doubling the country’s export…
According to the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), active participation of Africa’s youths is critical in scaling up agricultural production and transforming the continent’s food systems. The AfDB stated that involving…
Technology has been introduced into every aspect of our lives and agriculture has not been left out, hence the tag ‘Agritech’. So what exactly is Agritech? Agritech is the application…
Farmers use fertilizers in order to add nutrients to the soil to promote soil fertility and aid plant growth. Not applying fertilizers to the soil will lead to reduction in…
Ensuring that your agro produce passes the basic quality test is as important as been a successful agro trader. Carrying out a laboratory test will provide you with accurate and…
Agro export is a lucrative business to go into but can leave a sour taste in the month if the products you are exporting get rejected at the country you…
Cocoa is one of the cash crops produced in Nigeria and this agro product is predominantly produced in the Southwest of Nigeria. The largest Cocoa producing state is Ondo followed…
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed and ratified the International Coffee Agreement, 2007. This was done on the 17th of August, 2021 after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Nigeria’s membership…
As an exporter or importer, you might have come across the word Demurrage and Detention in shipping. Well, demurrage and detention refer to fees incurred by the exporter and importer…
Agriculture is one of the contributors to the GDP in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, yet the level of youth participation is very low. In fact, it is a…
A business in dry hibiscus flower is lucrative as the cash crop is highly profitable due to its high demand in the international market. If you trade in dry hibiscus…
If you are into the agro trade business, then you will know that sourcing for agro products that are of high quality is crucial to the success of your business.…
As an exporter, Quality Assurance Documents are important as they ensure your exported goods conform to safety measures as stated by the international conventions and the agreed terms of…
Starting an Agro Export Business in Nigeria offers a lot of unlimited opportunities, and as an agro entrepreneur, you can make a fortune from exporting agro products. Now that you…
As an agro trader, one of your business processes involves packaging and transporting your agro produce from the farm to the warehouse for storage and then to the customer who…
Shea Nut is one of the cash crops produced in Nigeria. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states that Nigeria is the world largest producer of Shea Nut as the…
In a drive to revive the coconut production in the country, the Federal Government is committed to supporting farmers’ effort aimed at exploiting the economic benefits of coconut whose global…
A project which aims to increase the production and improve the quality of Gum Arabic in Sudan has been launched by the Sudanese Government, the European Union (EU), and the…
In a bid to end food scarcity and revolutionize Agriculture, the Lagos State Government wants to float a $2 billion agric commodities note on the Lagos Commodities and Future Exchange…
After 8 years of self-ban, Kenya is set to resume exportation of Mangoes to the EU. Kenya is expected to earn up to $92 million per annum as result this.…
Alluvial, an integrated agricultural firm, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation has established the Tractor Operation Training Activity aimed to empower 50 young women in Nigeria. The aid these women in…
Zimbabwean farmer Sinikiwe Sibanda defines a successful harvest by how many bags of maize (corn) she gets from a hectare of land each season. A good yield guarantees enough food…
Source: Kenya News Agency Kenya will host the Agriculture Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) summit in September. The summit will be critical for Africa’s agriculture and as a defining moment to…
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyema has explained why Nigerian exports are being rejected by many other countries. According to the Minister, the quality of products from…
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has urged women operating in the maritime industry to explore investment opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Mrs.…
The export business is a lucrative one as the export sector facilitates the supply chain for a wide range of industry verticals like automotive, food, engineering, and many more. Getting…
Rwanda was applauded for emerging best performer in implementation of agriculture program in Africa at the just concluded 14th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security (SCAFS)…
In a move to reduce the food contamination and export rejection, the Federal Government of Nigeria through its agencies and institute in food and research have trained farmers, aggregators, and…
The Nigerian Mushroom Market is targeting annual earnings of $4.53 billion from the export of the agro product to the international market. This was disclosed on last Wednesday by the…
Josefa Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment of African Union (AU) has stated that the African continent has made some progress in the Agricultural…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for cost of trade to be lowered to boost Africa’s economic recovery. This call was made at…
Are you an Agriculturist, or are you considering venturing into the Agriculture Business? The you consider these eight Agribusiness and food opportunities as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors. Adding…
In the first quarter (January to March) of 2021, Nigeria’s agricultural export stood at ₦127.2 billion. This was a 128% increase compared to ₦55.8 billion recorded in the previous quarter…
The United States of America tops the list of the largest corn exporters in the world for the year 2020 followed by Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine & Serbia. In 2020, the…
Orange productions has increased in Morocco due to the rational management of irrigation and developing a new irrigation strategy localized in the country and driven by subsidies from the Moroccan…
The Bilateral Working Group (BWG) of the Nigeria-Netherlands have announced that both countries need to develop more economic partnerships through trade to boost the bilateral relationship between Nigerian and The…
United Kingdom government-owned development finance institution CDC Group will be providing a debt commitment of USD 100 million to agricultural conglomerate Export Trading Group. Export Trading Group (ETG), an agricultural business…
In May 2021, Togo secured a €55 million deal to develop an agro-industrial project called Africa Europe Farm. The project aims to valorize the Mono Valley. The signing by concerned…
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), together with the African Union (AU) Commission, launched a new continent -wide framework in April to boost trade and improve food security. According…
According to a research by Microsoft, Africa’s agriculture is set to become the global centre of Agritech solutions as there has been rapid growth in e-agriculture solutions. Microsoft is of…
Trade integrity is defined as the international trade transactions that are legitimate, properly priced, and transparent. Supporting and implementing trade integrity policies can help government curtail illicit financial outflows so…
Africa currently accounts for only 2% of global trade. And only 17% of African exports are intra-continental which is low when compared to 59% and 68% for Asia and Europe…
In recent times, the need to have Agro produce meant for export certified has been on the steady rise in Africa. This can be attributed to the fact that developed…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to develop African Countries, lift millions of people out of poverty and end chronic food insecurity in Africa. Nonetheless, the…
The impact of the Digital Revolution (or “the 5th Industrial Revolution) is reaching every part of society and commerce around the world. Agriculture and food systems are also gradually becoming…
Vietnam is one of the largest cashew processing countries in the world, and it is also the largest exporter of shelled cashew nuts. Vietnam accounts for 63% of cashew global…
Are you in exporting and importing goods? Then you should be familiar with the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, which is also know as the Harmonised System (HS) or…
Mars Wrigley has made plans to champion the Living Differential payment to cocoa farmers. This will amount to $400 per tonne, stating that it is important that everyone in the…
With the advent of technology, selling to customer across boarders have been made seamless. This also means delivering the Agro-produce to these customers in these countries. This can lead to…
Africa is endowed with rich natural resources ranging from oil, hardwood forests to nutrient-rich superfoods. There are 4 main superfoods that are enhancing sustainable agriculture in Africa. This article will…
Reefer containers are, simply put, large fridges carried by containerships to move temperature-sensitive goods such as ice-cream, meat or vegetables. Reefer containers maintain the cargo at the required temperature…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Udua marketplace website. The website will empower buyers and sellers in Africa to trade agricultural and other commodities in a secure…
