Agriculture

Kenya's Kitui Farmers Return to Cotton, Output Hinges on Seed, Rain and Young Farmers

Better prices are drawing farmers back to cotton in Kitui County. Whether the crop expands depends on seed availability, rain and the return of young

Trump Seeks Belarus Potash, Threatening Canada's Dominance In US Supply

The White House says it is pursuing a "massive" potash import from Belarus to cut costs versus Canadian suppliers.

France Faces 70-Year Low in Wine Output, Forcing Estates to Consolidate

Record heat and drought could cut France's wine production to a 70-year low in 2026, squeezing revenue and accelerating consolidation.

Sunbeth Joins Agriculture Summit Africa 2026, Adds Commercial Voice to Food Agenda

Sunbeth Global Concepts will co-convene Agriculture Summit Africa 2026 in Abuja, Sept 15-16, bringing a commercial perspective to the summit.

France Temporarily Raises Champagne Alcohol Cap to 15%, Allowing Stronger 2026 Bottlings

Regulators lifted Champagne's 13% ABV ceiling to 15% after an exceptional heatwave boosted grape sugars; officials say only a few wines will be

UK Import Ban Cuts Market Access For Israeli Settler Dates, Prompts Israeli Countermeasures

The UK’s new ban will remove settlement products from British shelves and risks a diplomatic rift after Israel announced countermeasures.

Nigeria’s GDP Growth Is Driven By Telecoms And Services, Leaving Jobs Behind

GDP rose 4.43% in Q2 2026, the fastest since 2021, but telecoms and services are powering output while employment-heavy sectors lag.

Nigeria’s $420 Billion Economy Leaves 31.8 Million Facing Hunger

Headline growth pushes GDP to $420 billion, while 31.8 million Nigerians face acute food insecurity and food inflation hits 40.9% in August 2026.

Milk Shortage Forces Kenyan Chai Sellers To Ration Supplies And Raise Prices

Chilled supermarket shelves are low, retailers ration purchases and fresh milk prices have risen amid drought-hit supplies. Chai sellers report lost

Shettima Demands Stronger Accountability For $500 Million Nigeria Agriculture Programme

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged "stronger accountability" across food-systems initiatives, highlighting a $500 million agriculture programme.

Direct Sales Give Eastern Uganda Cotton Farmers Stronger Hand

Farmers in eastern Uganda are bypassing village middlemen, selling together or directly to local ginneries.

Agriculture Credit Rises to N3.86tn as Oil and Gas Lending Falls

Credit to Nigeria’s agriculture sector rose to N3.86 trillion in March 2026, while oil and gas lending declined by N335 billion during the first quarter.

Ghana Launches Agricultural Education Fund With GH¢100m Target

Ghana has launched the Ghana Agriculture Fund for Education and Transformation, aiming to raise GH¢100 million by December 2028 to strengthen agricultural skills, innovation and enterprise.

Tinubu Targets More Than Double Nigeria’s $32bn Livestock Sector Contribution

President Bola Tinubu says his administration aims to more than double the livestock sector’s current $32 billion annual contribution to Nigeria’s economy.