agricultural trade

Nigeria moves to join the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries as a full member while agricultural specialists call for government subsidies on cold-chain infrastructure to combat the country's persistent post-harvest losses.

Nigeria imports 65% of livestock consumed domestically while South Africa's canning sector battles climate pressures and market volatility, exposing vulnerabilities in continental food production systems.

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's livestock sector as farmers criticize authorities for delayed vaccination efforts, raising concerns about export markets and rural livelihoods.

Two Senegalese farms have established themselves as critical suppliers of fresh vegetables to British markets during winter months, with weekly cargo shipments bridging the seasonal production gap when European growing conditions deteriorate.

AgriSA balances advocacy for market access through AGOA extension with climate commitments at COP30, while defending property rights against domestic policy threats that could undermine agricultural competitiveness.

Europe's specialty coffee sector converges in Madrid as CoffeeFest 2026 expands exhibition space by 40%, bringing together over 250 brands and signaling growing market demand for premium African coffees.