Lagos, Nigeria - The Potato Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN) is taking center stage in the fight for fresher, longer-lasting potatoes. At the recent Market Access Africa conference, POFAN highlighted…
The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with Ethiopia, the Netherlands, OCP-Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a significant $94 million initiative aimed at strengthening the climate-resilient…
Market Access Africa (MAA) 2024, set for June 25-26 at the Landmark Centre, is expected to be a significant event for the agricultural sector. This year’s event will see the…
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…