Ivorian Cocoa Supplies Weigh on New York Prices
Arabfields, Nadia Fatima Zahra, Arabfields, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Cocoa futures in New York fell on Monday after reaching a one-week high, as signs...
Ivory Coast Expands Mango Sector Regulation
Arabfields, Nadia Fatima Zahra, Arabfields, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The Ivorian government has expanded the mandate of the Cotton, Cashew and Shea Council (CCAK)...
Zimbabwe Seeks Cheaper Loans and New Mill to Boost Sugar Industry
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Zimbabwe is looking to expand its sugar industry through cheaper financing, improved infrastructure...
Ethiopia Bets on Dates to Expand Agricultural Exports
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Ethiopia is preparing to expand commercial date production as the government seeks to...
Kenya Sugar Millers Seek Tighter Import Controls
Arabfields, Mira Sabah, Special Economic Correspondent, Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s sugar millers are calling on the government to strengthen controls on sugar imports, warning...
Zimbabwe Farmers Seek Funding as Blueberry Exports Expand
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Zimbabwe's emerging blueberry industry is looking to secure additional financing as farmers seek...
China’s Farming Model Gains Ground in Africa
Arabfields, Farah Benali, Economic Correspondent, China — China is expanding an agricultural training model that brings university researchers and farmers together, offering developing countries...
Kenya Urges Farmers to Protect Export Quality
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Kenya has renewed its warning to avocado and macadamia farmers against harvesting immature...
West Africa’s Rice Buyers Face a Tougher Asian Challenge
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — West African rice buyers are entering a more competitive market as Asian suppliers...
South African Cherries Enter China
Arabfields, Farah Benali, Economic Correspondent, China — South Africa's cherry industry has secured access to the Chinese market, opening a new outlet for growers...
Peru Tightens Its Grip on Europe’s Avocado Market
Arabfields, Naïla Mokhtari, Correspondent, São Paulo, Brasil — Peru is strengthening its position as Europe’s leading avocado supplier, with shipments reaching levels that are...
Senegal Seeks to Revive Palm Oil Sector With Indonesian Support
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Senegal is looking to revive its palm oil industry with technical support from...
Olam Agri Targets Bigger Share of Nigeria’s Animal Feed Market
Arabfields, Maleeka Kassou, East, West and Central Africa Agriculture Correspondent — Olam Agri is stepping up its expansion in Nigeria’s animal nutrition industry as...
