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Compounding this, farmers often lack access to modern infrastructure, reliable market data, financial services, and agricultural extension support. The consequences of climate change extend beyond farmers to the entire agricultural value chain, including processors, distributors, and consumers. Addressing these challenges requires an integrated, value chain–based approach that supports climate adaptation and mitigation to ensure competitiveness and sustainability.

The value of the cashew nut market in Africa surged to $890M in 2024, growing by 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $1.5B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) convened a high-level session at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal on 2 September 2025, under the theme “IsDB–CGIAR Supporting Food System Transformations: Accelerating Impact through Innovation and Partnership.

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25) closed down 123 points (−1.75%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25) was down 49 points (−1.00%). Cocoa prices dipped after touching earlier lows this week, as improved rainfall in Ivory Coast has boosted hopes for the upcoming West African cocoa crop.

Global prices of pulses have plunged to record lows as major producers — Canada, Australia, Russia, and several African nations — compete aggressively for market share. A surge in production, improved harvests, and a race to secure international buyers have flooded the market with supply, driving prices down.