Africa
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AfDB warns El Niño could cut growth as Africa faces up to US$20B in losses
The bank says stronger climate planning and more funding will help countries reduce the economic impact of the expected weather event.
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US focuses on wheat quality as it seeks a bigger share of sub-Saharan Africa
The United States wants to grow wheat sales in sub-Saharan Africa by showing buyers the value of higher quality wheat instead of competing on price.
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Africa set to defy global rice output decline in 2026/27, says FAO
While world rice production is expected to fall next season, Africa could record growth as governments support local production and farmers adopt improved seed varieties.
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West Africa must build a competitive rice value chain to cut import dependence, says World Bank
The World Bank says West Africa can achieve rice self-sufficiency, but only if countries strengthen the entire value chain and make local rice competitive with imports.
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Africa’s share of global agricultural R&D spending stands at 8%, Says FAO
The continent increased investment and more than doubled its agricultural research workforce over the past two decades, but major gaps remain between regions.