Africa
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ETG invests US$600M to strengthen agricultural value chains across Africa
The facility will provide fresh capital for agricultural supply chains and working capital needs across the continent.
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India turns to African fertilizer producers as Hormuz disruptions reshape supply chains
The move comes as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since late February, exposing vulnerabilities for India as the world’s most populous country, the second-largest fertilizer consumer, and a major agricultural producer.
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Russia expands agricultural sales across Africa as exports rise 35%
Russia increased its agricultural exports to Africa sharply in the first half of 2026, with wheat accounting for more than 90% of shipments to the continent.
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ICRISAT secures gene editing license to speed up climate ready crops
The agreement gives ICRISAT access to gene editing technology that will support faster development of stronger crop varieties for farmers across Asia and Africa.
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AfricaRice, AATF sign five year agreement to strengthen Africa’s rice production
The new partnership aims to help more farmers access improved rice technologies as Africa works to reduce its dependence on imports.