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Nigeria’s Agriculture Ministry and NAFDAC Trade Blame Over Food Safety Gaps
Nigeria’s food safety system is facing renewed scrutiny after the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Kenya Suspends Sea-Borne Avocado Exports as Supplies Fall and Quality Controls Tighten
Kenya has suspended harvesting of avocados destined for sea export from October 30, 2026
Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports to US Surge 554% to $142 Million as Demand Rises
Nigeria’s cocoa bean exports to the United Stat7 million a year earlier, as the growing value of the trade offers new opportunities for the country’s agricultural export sector
Togo’s Cotton Farmers Adopt Regenerative Practices to Improve Yields and Restore Soils
Cotton farmers in Togo are adopting regenerative agriculture practices to restore degraded soils, reduce pesticide applications and improve yields
Nigeria’s Babban Gona Gets $300,000 IFC Support to Strengthen Smallholder Farming Model
Nigeria’s Babban Gona, the smallholder farming enterprise led by Kola Masha, is set to receive US$300,000 in advisory support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Uganda Suspected Cassava Disease Raises Fears for Food Supplies and Farmer Incomes
Farmers in northern Uganda are raising concerns over a suspected cassava disease causing roots to rot before harvest
Côte d’Ivoire Targets 2027 Return to European Mango Market After Export Suspension
Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up efforts to resume mango exports to the European Union in 2027, committing CFA3.5 billion (approximately US$4.6 million) to fruit-fly control
Nigeria Targets $74 Billion Livestock Economy, Seeks Private Investment in Processing and Fodder
Nigeria’s Federal Government is calling for increased private-sector investment in livestock processing, leather manufacturing and commercial fodder production
Mars Commits $2.07 Million to Healthcare for Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Mars, the global confectionery giant behind brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, and Galaxy, has committed $2.07 million over three years to expand access to affordable healthcare
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