Agriculture & Food

Cocoa swollen shoot disease worsening in Ghana

Swollen shoot disease continues to affect cocoa production in Ghana.

Sudan counters UAE on 'famine as a weapon of war' remarks

Sudan's Foreign Ministry regarded the calls as an infringement on Sudan's sovereignty.

Sudan's North Darfur camp faces severe food shortage

A camp in Sudan's North Darfur region is facing severe food shortage, with malnourished children facing an increased risk of death.

Nearly 300,000 children at risk of malnutrition in Southern Africa - UNICEF

El Niño-related weather conditions, including extremely low rainfall, have resulted in several nations in Southern Africa declaring a food emergency.

Will Nigeria's new livestock ministry end deadly herder-farmer conflict?

Nigeria is banking on the creation of a livestock development ministry focused on organising the cattle sector to achieve what many previous initiatives failed to do — end the prolonged herder-farmer conflict.

Uganda bumper coffee harvest lifts exports up 18% - regulator

Coffee and gold are Uganda's two biggest exports and major sources of foreign exchange.

Scores of migrants on fishing boat drown off coast of Mauritania

The boat had set sail from the border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 passengers on board.

Heat stroke: South Africa warns farmers

Last year, seven farmworkers died of heatstroke in the Kakamas area in the Northern Cape, with temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius in the region..

SA's Ramaphosa appoints DA leader agriculture minister

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed John Steenhuisen the country's new agriculture minister.

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire prepare for main crop

Côte d'Ivoire, the world's top cocoa producer, is in its rainy season, which runs from April to mid-November.

How soaring cocoa prices affect stakeholders

Different stakeholders in the cocoa sector have mixed reviews of the increase in cocoa prices globally.

Zambia seeks Tanzania maize imports after 'worst drought'

Government says the country has suspended maize exports following a deficit of 2.1 million tons and would import the staple grain.

Sudan records 70% wheat production increase despite war

The UN says the development comes at a critical time as Sudan faces a looming hunger catastrophe due to the ongoing conflict.

Ghana farmers blame illegal gold mining for high vegetable prices

Miners are accused of causing soil erosion, water pollution, land destruction, and soil infertility, which have impacted prices.

Time 'running out' as famine threatens millions in Sudan - UN

UN agencies say Sudan is home to "the largest number" of internally displaced people in the world at nearly 10 million.

UN gets only 12% of Sudan aid pledge as 'famine closes in'

Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced in Sudan since war broke out in April 2023.

'Famine is closing in', UN warns on receiving only 12% of Sudan aid pledge

Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced in Sudan since war broke out in April 2023.

'Famine is closing in', UN warns on receiving 12% of $2.7b Sudan aid pledge

Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced in Sudan since war broke out in April 2023.

Drought: Zimbabwe maize harvest to drop by 72pc

Zimbabwe's maize production for the 2023/24 season has dropped by about 72%, estimates by government indicated on Wednesday.

Hydroponics: How ancient Egypt's secret sustains soilless farming at home

The science of soilless agriculture has democratised the concept of a kitchen garden, enabling vegetables, herbs and greens to be grown on trays and pots within homes using just nutrient-dense water.

Hydroponics: How ancient Egypt's secret sustains soil-less farming at home

The science of soil-less agriculture has democratised the concept of a kitchen garden, enabling vegetables, herbs and greens to be grown on trays and pots within homes using just nutrient-dense water.

Live Updates: 'Full-blown famine' in north Gaza, World Food chief warns

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 211th day, has killed at least 34,622 Palestinians — 70% of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 77,867.

Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana unable to fulfil cocoa beans delivery orders

Many Ivorian and Ghanaian farmers are smuggling their beans to countries where they fetch more money.

Côte d'Ivoire cocoa farmers bank on rains to boost harvest

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire hope that the April to November rains would boost production after a period of depressed harvest.