South African Stories
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts leads Forestry Summit in Pretoria
Summit focuses on forestry sustainability and economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
Read more at Gov.za
- In search for optimism in South Africa's agriculture
Insights on maize imports and wheat market trends as South Africa enters the 2024-25 marketing year.
Read more at Agbiz - Agricultural experts predict a favourable crops season
La Nina phenomenon could bring above-average rainfall, raising hopes for a bumper crop season in South Africa.
Read more at SABC News
African Stories
- The world’s chocolate cravings speed up deforestation in the Congo Basin
Study links cacao farming with increased deforestation in Africa's carbon-rich regions.
Read more at Mongabay
Global Stories
- Agricultural productivity growth falls short of meeting global demands
Virginia Tech report stresses the need for innovation and trade to meet 2050 goals.
Read more at Virginia Tech News - Global Ag News for Oct 9.24
Covers recent trends and updates in the global agricultural markets.
Read more at ADM Investor Services - GAFSP Launches $75 Million Financing Window
Aims to boost food security and support smallholder farmers in low-income countries.
Read more at World Bank
