Agriculture & Food Security
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AFC commits US$600M to Dangote’s US$7B fertiliser expansion in Africa
The financing will support a major increase in fertiliser production in Nigeria and fund a new manufacturing plant in Ethiopia as Africa seeks to strengthen food production and cut reliance on imports.
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Morocco’s Phosphate industry helps cushion economy as global growth slows
Rising fertilizer exports are helping Morocco manage higher energy costs and weaker global economic growth, according to the World Bank.
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ICRISAT, Soket AI join forces to build AI tools for climate-smart agriculture
The partnership will combine agricultural research and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making for farmers, researchers and policymakers across the Global South.
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Lantmännen reports stronger first four months as all divisions post higher earnings
The farmer-owned group increased earnings across its agriculture, energy, food and real estate businesses during the first four months of 2026 while continuing to invest in future growth.
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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.