Yola Fresh, a Moroccan agritech startup, has secured $7 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its platform connecting smallholder farmers directly with retailers. This funding round was led by…
The African Development Fund has committed a $22.7 million grant to Malawi, aiming to transform the country's agricultural sector and bolster climate resilience. This substantial financial support is poised to…
Burkina Faso's smallholder farmers, the backbone of the country's agriculture, are getting a major boost. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have…
West Africa's potato production is on the verge of a major leap forward. The region is actively seeking to strengthen connections between farmers and markets, alongside attracting investment to fuel…
A new initiative by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to revolutionize agriculture in the region. This programme focuses on enhancing soil quality across West Africa and…
South Africa's agricultural sector hit a home run with its first large-scale export of soybeans to China in October 2023. This isn't just a single shipment; it's a game-changer for…
Africa's harvest of fresh produce is ready to take the world by storm. The continent's fresh produce sector is undergoing a radical transformation, with a potential decrease in the net…
Join us on 26 June, 2024, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, for the second day of Market Access Africa 2024, where the focus will shift to overcoming long-standing…
The narrative of Africa's agriculture has traditionally been framed by images of subsistence farming. However, recent years have seen a shift with countries adopting more structured approaches to increase agricultural…
The African dairy sector is undergoing significant transformations, driven by both global and local efforts to boost sustainability, productivity, and market access.