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The South African sugar industry is undergoing a significant transformation, supported by government initiatives aimed at sustaining and diversifying this vital sector. Central to these efforts is the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan to 2030, which seeks to stabilize the industry through policy coherence, strategic trade protection, and support for small-scale growers.

South Africa’s avocado industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with the traditionally subtropical fruit now thriving in the temperate southern regions. The town of George, located in the scenic Garden Route of the Western Cape, is fast becoming a major hotspot for avocado cultivation.

#African country with the highest #tradesurplus with India is #Angola, as India imports a large portion of its crude oil from there. Currently the #tradebalance stands at USD 3.12 billion.

Africa produces over 20% of the world’s ginger, yet only a tiny fraction is exported in processed form. Instead of capturing global value, most farmers sell their raw produce cheaply in local markets. But that’s rapidly changing — and smart entrepreneurs are starting to take notice.

The Tanzanian government has assured citizens that the country will not experience a sugar shortage this year, even as multiple sugar factories temporarily shut down for routine maintenance. This follows lessons learned from previous years when such closures triggered severe price hikes and market instability.

South Africa, Uganda and Kenya topped the podium at this year’s Africa Barista Championship. But the real winner was African coffee culture itself — rich, vibrant, and finally getting the recognition it deserves on home soil.

As sesame seed farmers in Mozambique enjoy favorable weather and a strong start to the planting season, India — a major player in the global sesame market — is facing financial bottlenecks that are slowing down trade and procurement activities. Meanwhile, Brazil is seeking to strengthen its agricultural export ties with China, adding new dynamics to the global sesame trade.

India’s coffee story — one of resilience, innovation, and ecological harmony — may yet become a blueprint for the future of ethical global agriculture.

South Africa's Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has confirmed that international trading partners have been officially notified following the outbreak of Goss’s Wilt, a bacterial disease affecting maize crops, across several provinces.

Africa's coffee sub-sector, a cornerstone of the continent's agricultural economy, is facing multifaceted challenges that necessitate comprehensive reforms. These challenges span from economic disparities and climate change to regulatory inefficiencies and market access issues.

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent announcement that the Health Promotion Levy (HPL)—popularly referred to as the sugar tax—will remain unchanged. This move effectively extends the existing moratorium on the levy, offering the struggling sugar industry much-needed relief and additional time to pursue its diversification strategy.

Ghana's government has announced a bold initiative to acquire 200,000 hectares of land by the end of 2025 to establish large-scale cocoa plantations, aiming to revitalize the nation's cocoa industry and restore annual production to 1 million metric tonnes.