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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 Steps Up Pig Disease Control as African Swine Fever Threatens Ogun Farms
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to contain African Swine Fever (ASF) in one of the country’s major pig-producing areas
Namibia Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in FMD-Free Zone
Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)
Uganda Takes New Potato Varieties From Research to Commercial Production
Uganda is moving to scale a new generation of Irish potato varieties developed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Nigeria’s Ginger Blight Returns as Country Tries to Rebuild Lost Export Market
Nigeria’s ginger industry is facing a fresh blight threat in Kaduna State, just as the country is attempting to rebuild a value chain that suffered a major production and export collapse following the 2023 disease outbreak.
Egypt Rolls Out 332 Agricultural Service Complexes to Strengthen Rural Production
Egypt is expanding agricultural services in rural communities through its Decent Life (Hayah Karima) initiative, with 332 agricultural service complexes established across 20 governorates to bring veterinary care
Kenya Faces 5.4 Million-Bag Maize Shortfall as Drought Hits 2026 Harvest
Kenya is facing a projected maize shortfall of about 5.4 million 90-kilogram bags by the end of September 2026
Egypt Registers “Egypt 25,” a New Seedless and Thornless Lemon Variety
Egypt has officially registered a new lemon variety known as “Egypt 25”, giving farmers and the horticultural industry access to a seedless and thornless variety that researchers
Uganda's Eastern Cotton Belt Seeks Revival After 40% Production Decline
Uganda’s eastern cotton belt is attempting a comeback after cotton production in the region fell by about 40% over the past decade
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