AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The support aims to improve the production and availability of certified rice seed, addressing one of the major constraints affecting productivity and efforts to expand domestic rice production.

Kenya’s maize sector has faced recurring challenges from erratic rainfall, high input costs and logistical bottlenecks, even as the government promotes subsidized fertilizer and seed programmes to boost domestic production.

The new rice mill is expected to strengthen local milling capacity, improve packaging efficiency and support Nigeria’s drive to achieve greater self-sufficiency in rice production.

West Africa’s pasta market remains underpenetrated relative to global benchmarks, but its growth rate places it among the most closely watched categories in the region’s food sector.

The long-term outlook for palm oil in West Africa remains positive, supported by steady demand growth and continued investment across the sector.